I have composite resin bonding on #8 and #9. I just bit into something today and the bonding broke on #9 - just part of it came off, but it looks quite terrible. I have to travel cross-country to give a presentation to clients in 2 days and, of course, it's Labor Day weekend so its very doubtful I can get it fixed before then. Is there a temporary fix I can do to "glue" the broken piece back on just to get me through a day or two when I can return home and my dentist can fix it properly?
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I would think that the average dentist would remove the cosmetic bonding that they placed at no charge. I would encorage you first to discuss what disappointed you in the treatment in the event that minor adjustments could be performed to address your disappointment without having to have...
When
composite bonding material is placed in a tooth, it is soft so it can be easily
sculpted to the desired shape. Light cure composite is hardened, or cured,
using a light source which could be halogen, LED, or even laser. If a curing
light isn’t used, the composite stays soft.
I would recommend you return to your dentist for evaluation. If the bonding is loose this will need to be removed and redone. If the actual tooth is loose this could be due to a couple of factors. If there is an infection present this can cause the tooth to loosen. Since...