I had sealants put on my molars in 95 as a requirement before orthodontic treatment. I completed 5 years of ortho. Several dentists, that I have visited over the years, ask how old they are & were astonished that they are still intact. I was told the average is about 5 years for them. Recently I noticed (at least on my lowers) that the sealants are either no longer on or only a portion of them remains. I was thinking about asking my dentist for new ones. Is this advisable for adults (I'm 27)?
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Insurances will cover bonding if it is needed due to decay or a chip/fracture. Most will not cover it if is purely for cosmetic reasons. It does vary with each insurance and your dental provider should be able to pre-authorize any procedure they are doing.
It all depends on how much, if any, enamel was removed by the dentist prior to the bonding. If too much was removed, then you cannot totally remove the bonding without feeling sensitivity and having a "dull" finish. If you see a dentist that is very skilled at cosmetic bonding, he can probably...
From the looks of your photo, you appear to have a very deep overbite. In this situation, your front teeth are under tremendous forces from the lower teeth as you move your jaw around. Your dentist must be very skilled in "occlusion" so that the bonded restoration is not placed under these...
