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We’ve all seen the adorable child with gaps between their front teeth, and even a couple of celebrities are instantly recognizable because of their tooth gaps. However, many people are self-conscious if they have visible gaps between their teeth. Large gaps in the front teeth significantly impact a person’s appearance, and they can affect an individual’s ability to live life to the fullest when laughing, smiling, and talking with other people. Dental bonding may be the fix you’ve been looking for.
Composite resin bonding is a cosmetic and restorative treatment used to cover or repair one or more teeth. For dental bonding, a tooth-colored composite resin material is used to prepare chipped teeth, change the color or shape of a tooth, or close gaps between teeth.Â
Your dentist may recommend teeth bonding to give your smile several different cosmetic improvements, including:
Dental bonding is also used to replace old silver fillings, fill cavities, and protect the roots of your teeth if gum recession has exposed them.Â
You can eat as soon as it’s comfortable for you. Dr. Cutler recommends eating soft foods for the first 24 hours following your procedure. Also, avoid chewing on ice or other hard objects. For about 48 hours, avoid consuming any foods and beverages that can cause stains. These include tea, red wine, coffee, and tomatoes. Smoking or using other tobacco products can also stain your bonding during this crucial 48-hour period.Â
For the long term, avoid consuming foods and beverages known for staining teeth. While the material used for composite bonding has some stain-resistant properties, it’s more prone to staining than porcelain restorations. These foods include:Â
Other foods that can affect your dental bonding are chewy or sticky, hard foods like nuts, crunchy foods, and acidic foods and beverages.
One disadvantage of teeth bonding is that it’s not as long-lasting as solutions such as veneers. Composite resin bonding typically lasts between three and ten years before it needs to be replaced or touched up. The number of teeth treated and your personal oral hygiene habits will also affect the longevity of your dental bonding.Â
While many cosmetic dental treatments are permanent, composite bonding is entirely reversible.
If you’re looking for “teeth bonding for gaps near me,” Dr. Cutler and the team at Arnold Cutler, DDS in Lakeside, California, are here to give you the solution you need. Request an appointment online or call us at (619) 815-3592 to begin your journey to a more perfect smile.Â