I have bonding on 6 of my front teeth. For the most part, I am happy with the look, but the bonding discolors easily. I have tried sticking to light colored beverages and applying petroleum jelly to them before I drink coffee or red wine, but this is so inconvenient and I still get some discoloration. Is there a way to prevent the darkening or to lighten them at home once the discoloration occurs? Do you recommend veneers instead? Thank you.
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November 19, 2017
Answer: Bonding does stain more easily than porcelain veneers
I completely understand your concern. I hear similar comments all the time, and I've tried all methods for restoring the damaged corner. Composite bonding is very unreliable because it is too weak to last the long term. Porcelain veneers damage the entire front of the teeth. What I have fou...
It appears you are very enthusiastic about the cosmetic result and that's great! A few questions to have a better understanding: Was local anesthesia required and was any tooth structure/enamel removed? When do they feel unnatural? Is it when you bite, chew,...
Yes, lower incisors can be bonded, but because chewing forces are so great on these teeth, bonding is difficult to keep in place for a long period of time. You might be better off in the long run by considering porcelain veneers.