I chipped the tooth ain December 2023. The tooth that experienced trauma is now constantly stinging/tingling & warm against my gums. I went to the dentist & he said bonding would most likely not work, but we can try. Is it really not chipped enough for bonding to work? How else can i fix the pain? My teeth used to match & align perfectly. Will I always have to deal with this sensitivity? Not only am I upset about the look of it, but it has a dull ache.Is it possible bonding will stay
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Sometimes, during the composite resin veneer procedure, the enamel underneath the resin composite is removed a bit (usually a half of a millimeter or less) to make space for the veneering composite resin so that it doesn't look bulky. Sometimes, rather than undergoing the longer process of...
Were your natural teeth shaved at all during the procedure before the bonding was added? If not, you may be able to remove them with minimal harm to your natural teeth. The gaps that have formed may require bonding in those specific areas.If the teeth were shaved a bit, you may just need a new...