4 Things To Consider Before Bonding Your Teeth

If you have chipped front teeth that need repair, gaps between teeth that need to be closed or require veneers for aesthetic reasons, then you may be interested to learn about the benefits of bonding. Bonding is used for several tooth restoration procedures that utilize tooth-coloured composite resin fillings. It is also known as composite bonding. It is one of the most conservative and no-prep procedures that does not involve large amounts of tooth structure removal. If surface roughening or enamel reshaping is required, it usually is very minimal.

Although bonding might sound like a simple procedure, there are several considerations before having the procedure done. Some of the results of bonding are permanent and irreversible. Sometimes, this procedure is not the solution to your tooth problems. For a thorough explanation of how this works, you can get in touch with a dentist in Winnipeg for more information. Here are four things to consider before bonding your teeth.

Preference of Colour:

There will always be a colour or shade that completely matches the colour of your real teeth. If you want the composite resin to be the same colour as your teeth, then there is nothing to worry about. However, if you are planning to undergo teeth whitening in the future, then don’t proceed with the composite bonding just yet.

The reason behind this is because composite resin cannot be whitened. If you proceed with teeth whitening after the composite bonding, the bonded tooth will be obviously darker and stand out. So, proceed with the teeth whitening procedure first. Two weeks after the whitening procedure, we can proceed with the bonding. Two weeks is needed to ensure that there are no more residues of whitening compounds that can affect the bonding strength of the composite resin.

Preference of Shape:

Any dentist can create an exact replica of the shape of your teeth. It can be made so perfectly that no one will ever know that you had your tooth done. The composite bonding procedure allows dentists to copy the natural shape of your teeth.

But you cannot undergo composite bonding if your goal is to make major changes in the shape or alignment of a tooth or teeth. Your preference for the outcome should be discussed with your dentist well before the procedure to avoid any disappointment on your part.

There are other bonding methods that can create major changes in your teeth such as rotation, shape, or alignment. Discuss it with a Winnipeg dentist. You should be made aware of the amount of prep work and tooth structure removal involved with bonding as well.

Teeth Grinding:

Bruxism is the term used for the clenching and grinding of teeth, especially during sleep. The jaw exerts a huge amount of force in clenching and grinding that can cause healthy teeth to chip and crack. If this condition can cause damage to healthy teeth, it can definitely damage the composite resin bonded to your tooth.

If you are suspected to have this condition, please see a dentist for prevention and treatment. The most common treatment for bruxism is a custom-made protective night guard that you should wear during sleep. This will prevent the composite resin from being damaged due to grinding and clenching.

Para-Functional Teeth Habits:

You should commit to using your teeth for specific purposes such as chewing and talking before undergoing composite bonding. There should be no more tearing wrappers or cutting threads and lines using teeth. These types of activities will not just damage the composite bonding, but also your remaining healthy teeth as well.       

If you want to know more about composite bonding, get in touch with a dental clinic Winnipeg that will provide you with all the information and check if you need this kind of procedure for your teeth.