I'd like to have composite resin fill-in front teeth triangle spaces at/near the gumline. I do not want crowns nor veneers and I am happy with the color of my teeth. People have noticed these triangle spaces when I smile. How likely is it that bacteria will later be caught on a ledge after composite resin has been cured?
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You can achieve this look with bonding quite easily, and if you are ok with the proportions then go for it but it will make your two front teeth very large.
A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended says:
A small gap
between the two front teeth can be affordably and easily corrected by
composite bonding. Bondings can sometime discolor after a few years so you may
have to have the procedure redone in the future. Longterm options in the future could be
to realign the teeth using...
You seem to have lost your trust and confidence in your dentist, thus maybe it is time to have a consultation with one or two COSMETIC dentists. If the chip is minimal, generally a new direct composite bonding can be done to replace it and restore your tooth to the proper shape and color...