I chipped one of my front teeth back in 4th grade. Now I'm 18 and it seems like my tooth has discolored. Can i re-bond it to make the color match with the rest of my teeth and also bond my teeth to close my gap?
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June 26, 2017
Answer: Can I re-bond my teeth to match the rest of my teeth?
Difficult to answer without a picture, bite analysis, oral habits. and other histories that can affect longevity..I have placed bondings 10+ years ago and still acceptable and conversely have placed such a restoration and either accidentally, or thru excessive wear or just asking such material...
You should first share your concerns with your dentist and see what he suggests. He may be able to remove and thin out the bonding to give a different look. Bonding is much easier to correct than if you had porcelain veneers and were not happy with the result. Your dentist...
A cosmetic bonding is a wonderful tool of filling cavities, closing gaps, cover up stains or even placing veneers to cover the facial surface of the tooth and make it look more even and uniform in color. The one limitation bondings have is the incisal edge, the tip of the tooth,...