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Composite Bonding Restoration, How Long Until It Starts Feeling Normal?

asked 8 months ago by JLJSquared
Latest answer by Lawrence Singer, DMD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, broken tooth, front teeth

I recently broke two front teeth (about 1/2 of a central incisor and lateral incisor). My dentist performed an amazing composite bonding restoration and they look good as new. However, they still feel somewhat unnatural and I would like to know how long this feeling will last? It has been two weeks since the incident and the restoration. Thank you in advance!

12 answers to Composite Bonding Restoration, How Long Until It Starts Feeling Normal?

The teeth should feel natural by now.

Composites for use in dentistry have come such long way that it is possible for an artistic dentist to create beautiful life like restorations. It sounds like your dentist is one of those dentists! When you say the teeth don't feel natural I wonder what you mean exactly. There are a few ways that your tooth could feel unnatural. 1) The finish might not be as highly polished as your natural teeth. This can be corrected by your... more

Martin Frankel, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Do bonded teeth feel and look natural

Sounds like your dentist did a great job on the aesthetics aspect. So , he / she probably made the bonding very smooth, and and took care of the texture . If you feel unnatural, my guess would be that it is not the bonded fillings that feel natural ,but the fact that you traumatized your teeth when you broke them. Obviously teeth do not braken unless they received a "hit " somehow. You need to call your dentist and tell him exactly how they feel. If they... more

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS
Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

Composite restorations should feel natural a few days after the procedure.

Dental bonding restorations restore the shape, colour and texture of the original tooth. Having said that sometimes the material is a little different than natural tooth in texture and may need to be re-polished. If there are ledges or spots that catch the tongue, lips or food they may need to be adjusted as well. Lastly the bite should be perfect, not only to give longevity to the restoration but also to give you comfort. Dental bonding is a minimally invasive... more

Dan Hagi, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Trauma and Bonding

I am glad to hear you had such a great result with the bonding. Normally it is hard to get a goot match. Bonding doesnt last as long as porcelain veneers. It has a tendancy to chip or break or discolor because it is relatively weak and porous. If you have medical insurance you should consider getting the veneers done now. Most good medical insurance plans will pay for them if the damage is a result of an accident. It you fell down or got hit by a baseball... more

Lawrence Singer, DMD
Washington Cosmetic Dentist

Dental bonding

Dental bonding is a great form of treatment for fractured teeth, but the size of the fracture will make a difference in the prognosis of the restoration. For large-sized fractures, such as yours, it would be better to place veneers rather than dental bonding. Veneers are stronger than composite bonding and last longer. If your bondings don't feel normal, it may be because they are close to your nerve. You should follow up with your dentist. ... more

Elizabeth Jahanian, DDS
Corona Cosmetic Dentist

Natural feeling bonding is a challenge

It is possible that you will simply need to adapt. If the bonding feels bulky, then it will always feel bulky. If they don't feel smooth like enamel, they may never get smoother. This feeling is one of the reasons bonding is considered inferior to porcelain veneers.

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Composite Restorations

Typically it would be safe to expect your new composite restorations to feel normal within a week or two. If it has been longer than that, it may be a good idea to re-visit your Dentist and have them polished or adjusted.

Daniel Beninato, DDS
Omaha Cosmetic Dentist

Bonding feels unnatural

I am sorry about the broken front teeth but I am glad you decided on bonding since it preserves the natural structure of the tooth and there is very little reduction. Also I am glad that they look so natural and you are happy . If they FEEL unnatural and it has been two weeks since the procedure, I would call your dentist and set up an appointment to find out what is wrong. Sometimes when teeth are bonded they feel as little rough here and there and maybe the roughness can be... more

George Koutsoukos, DDS
Valencia Cosmetic Dentist

Will my composite feel natural?

This is an excellent choice for replacing missing tooth structure. The dental bonding procedure helps maintain the existing tooth structure in its natural state with minimal reduction. Sometimes after the restoration is placed the composite material may feel somewhat different. Sometimes simple polishing can correct this problem. If the tooth feels unnatural do to the trauma then that should be evaluated and treated by the dentist. Sometimes the nerve and surrounding periodontal... more

Roderick Cooper, DDS
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist

Bonding for Broken Teeth

The real question that needs to be answered is if the bonding feels unnatural or if it is the tooth that feels funny. If the tooth feels tender or tingly it might be a nerve issue requiring a root canal. If the bonding feels different, perhaps it is not smooth enough or too thick or a different shape then your natural tooth was. These are variables that can easily be corrected. The fact that you mentioned they look great is a testament to the esthetic skills of... more

Ronald Konig DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

Tooth Bonding Feels Unnatural

First of all, congratulations on chosing an excellent procedure, bonding, to improve your smile. For most patients, I would say that 2 weeks is a reasonable time for your lips, tongue and bite to adjust to a new bonding. If it still feels unnatural, it could be something as simple as needing a slight adjustment to the bite or length of the bonding. The best advice is to ask the dentist if you could have a follow-up appointment to check if any slight adjustments are... more

Toni Margio, DMD
Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist

Bonding Not feeling Normal

If something does not feel normal after a dental restoration for more then a couple days, a call should always be made to your dentist as he knows the conditions of your tooth and can reassure you or request you come in to check it out. As mentioned, it can be any thing from a high bite, to a failing nerve or just a rough filling. Bottom line a tooth should always return to a normal feeling within a few days after care. Good luck!

Scott LeSueur, DDS
Mesa Cosmetic Dentist

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