Can I smooth bonding in between my teeth?

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My front teeth were bonded today to fill a gap as well as a chip behind my front teeth. The bonding is so tight, i can barely get floss in there and then i hit a rough spot where the gloss shreds before finally hitting my gum. Is there anything i can do to smooth the gap and perhaps make it slightly wider for floss? He put paper in between while bonding, so it’s barely the thickness of the paper.

Ramin Mahallati, DDS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. While the best way to answer this is with an in-person evaluation, the short answer is yes, the dental bonding can be adjusted. The results will look and feel natural. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with Dentist or a Prosthodontist. A Prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has advanced training in tooth restoration techniques like dental bonding.

Aatifa Khan, DDS · Answer

Yes, your bonded fillings can be adjusted in between the teeth. The Dentist always tries to keep a tight contact in between teeth so food does not get caught, however if its too tight and your unable to get floss through, then you do need an adjustment. Just mention that to your dentist and they will be able to put a sandpaper like small strip in between to smooth it so you can get floss through.

Benjamin J. Taylor, DMD · Answer

This can sometimes happen when placing a white filling between teeth. Its good that the contact is tight as this is what we want to create to avoid any food impaction. However, if its too tight it can make flossing tough. The fix can be a simple one where a dentist can floss the area with a very thin piece of sandpaper to smooth it up.

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