Unfortunately, I got a chip "fixed" with bonding on my front tooth. My dentist did a horrible job. There's these white marks that are hardly noticeable, but I can defiantly notice them. What are they and How do I get rid of them?
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Bonding can be used to close small spaces and increase the size of teeth. However, it is not very durable and stains easily. Bonding is less expensive upfront, usually costing 1/3 to 1/2 of what porcelain veneers cost, but you will likely have to have the bonding redone many times over the ne...
I think it's great that your lower teeth are fairly straight already. As for the top, I would agree that bonding is not really a good option because composite fillings are basically "plastic" and chip easily. You will also notice that the surface of the bonding will begin to wear after a few...
First have your dentist verify there is no other decay under any other of the abutment teeth, and all the teeth have good bone support. This can be verified on X-rays and measuring the pocket depth of the gums. If you are noticing that the bridge has gotten looser over the past...