I am thinking about getting composite bonding done to fill the spaces between my central and lateral incisors. I would like to know if the bonding could be used to whiten my teeth. Also, my smile is wide and my jaw is rather narrow, I want to know if resin can be applied to the surface of the molars to give the appearance of a smile that fills my mouth.
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May 21, 2014
Answer: Can composite bonding be used as a method of whitening the teeth? Can the resin be applied to the surface of the molars?
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...
Wow, your 4 unit bridge has lasted over 25 years! That is fantastic. You must have had a really great dentist as that exceeds the average lifespan for 4 unit bridges.Obviously, the first thing you should do is go to a dentist and see if it is the bridge or the tooth that is broken...
