About 5 or 6 years ago I feel hard on to my face and my front tooth chipped and I got it bonded and everything was fine for years. About 4 months ago my nephew head budded me and the bonding came out, I got it redone and everything was fine. But today I noticed throbbing on the gum right above the tooth and when I apply pressure to the gum or tooth it hurts. What do I do ? Will it go away over time ?
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Throbbing pain on my front tooth, what should I do?
Thank you for asking and getting one step closer to the healthiest smile possible! I am assuming that your filling/bonding is on a front tooth. If you bite into hard foods, such as apples, carrots, or hard candies from the wrong angle, it can cause these fillings to break. Depending on how deep...
In order to make sure the color has stabilized after a whitening procedure, I would wait two to three weeks before doing any bonding. Long term, just keep in mind that you should use a whitening toothpaste at least part of the time and that your whitening should be touched up about once a year.
Composite bonding is often a good first choice because it is less expensive than other options and can be done in one visit. It doesn't work in every situation however. If the bonding is constantly subjected to high biting force, like on the edge of an incisor or canine, it may wear away. ...