Yesterday, a dentist repaired a minor chip to one of my front teeth. This morning, it looked uneven, as though it was falling. What is the reason for this and can it be fixed? Will the dentist charge me for it again?
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Answer: Bonding failing after one day ... #RealSelf100 #DrSarahThompson
Etching is an essential part of bonding. The tooth surface needs to be microscopically roughened by etching in order for bonding to be permanent. Without etching, bonding just falls off. Older bonding systems were composed of separate etching gel, primer and bonding agents. Over time,...
Looking at your pic (although not completely clear) , most probably you can close it with bonding. to be more sure , an evaluation and a measurement needs to be done for the front teeth. If bonding didn't close the gap completely, a combination of bonding and braces (just...
Any qualified dentist would require an exam and radiographs first before performing any dental work on a patient.It is the dentists responsibility to make sure your mouth is free of any other disease if he/she is going to work on you.