I am near the end of my Invisalign treatment and through the correction process I realized that my right central incisor has attrition (wear). In means of correcting this issue, I asked both my orthodontist and regular dentist (who does cosmetic dentistry) what they would recommend as a solution. My orthodontist recommended bonding, as it is less intrusive, and my regular dentist told me she would be able to fix it with some contouring. Any advice and or suggestions? I would like nice teeth.
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Right Central incisor has slight attrition. Do you recommend bonding or contouring to fix my tooth?
Yes, composite bonding can be a method of whitening teeth. And yes, bonding can also be applied to molars and is particularly good to fill in small spaces between your teeth.However, a more conservative and more preferable method in my opinion is to whiten your teeth with teeth bleaching...
Your bonding looks very nice. I do see the area that you're talking about, but no one is going to notice that in the real world. A dentist that is scrutinizing your teeth may notice on exam, but that's it. I would not advise returning to have them touched-up, because they look...
Generally speaking, I never advise patients with grinding issues to get dental bonding. This is because bonding tends to wear away very easily. I would recommend porcelain veneers/crowns instead of the dental bonding that is made up of composite. Good luck and I hope this helps...