When I Was A Child I Chipped The Corner Of My Front Tooth. And My Mom Had It Fixed I Don't Know If It Was Bonding Or A Fillings But Now I'm 28 And It Is Very Yellow. I Know There Is Nothing Over The Counter That Will Work. I Want To Get It Fixed But I Want A Easy Fix I Don't Want To Be Numb Or Put To Sleep What Is The Procedure I Would Need To Get This Thing Fixed ? It's Very Embarrassing.
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February 18, 2013
Answer: What Procedure Will I Need? Chipped My Tooth When I Was Young and it is Very Yellow?
You had six front teeth bonded six months ago and you say the outer layer is wearing away. I have had dental bonding chip and break and discolor.If done properly, it should last much longer than six months unless your bite is a problem placing too much force on the front teeth. Bonding is a...
While composite bonding is a permanent material, it will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Replacing old bonding does mean the tooth surface needs to be roughened for a strong bond to occur, but this isn't usually a problem and only minimal tooth structure is removed. If bonding is...
In most cases you have a tooth size issue and its called peg shaped laterals you can leave the space or fill it in with bonding veneer or crown all will work depending on $ and your time and age I usually recommend veneer if you can. good luck
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