I read somewhere that when it's added to the bottom of your teeth as opposed to filling in gaps between teeth that it won't last long. But if I really took care of it as I should anyway by flossing carefully and brushing as well as not biting into anything hard, could they still last while eating and drinking regularly? Will there be any added sensitivity to cold or hot things? I've asked so many questions in the past few days but I'm just trying to do all of my research on different options.
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Dear gigiandcami, I believe that you are referring to the incisal embrasure. Embrasures are essential details to ideal cosmetic dentistry. Actually the space between any two teeth has four embrasures. Starting with the contact between the teeth the triangle toward the chewing surfaces are the...
Actually in my photo gallery on this sight I have an example of porcelain veneers on the front six teeth. These veneers replaced bonding that I had placed 15 years previously. The patient was not able to afford porcelain veneers in the beginning. The results were sensational.
Dear codyj8, The short answer to your question is that your teeth can be bonded for dramatically better immediate results. However bear in mind that bonding attaches best to enamel and not so well to dentin. Also remember that bonding will wear and discolor with time, never looking better than...