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Dental Bonding on My Front Teeth Is a Mess

Posted on June 29, 2023 by AllSmiles.

The dental bonding on my front teeth is a mess. I’ve had dental bonding on my four front teeth since 2002, and it was beginning to look worn. When I asked my dentist to replace the bonding with porcelain veneers, she preferred bonding rather than grinding my teeth down for porcelain veneers. Her reasoning made sense, so I agreed to the bonding and scheduled an appointment two weeks later. When my dentist finished, I could see that it did not match my teeth, which she had whitened in June. Also, the bonding work created a gap between my front teeth that did not exist before.

My dentist assured me she would correct the bonding color and gap, so I returned in late November. I did not notice any improvement. I talked to my dentist about my disappointment; again, she promised to correct it. But I have yet to reschedule the appointment because I do not trust her, and I am considering finding a dentist for porcelain veneers. Is switching dentists the right thing to do? Also, is there anything wrong with asking for veneers, or should I let another dentist try bonding again? Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Michelle from Cleveland, TN

 

Michelle,

Your experience shows that your dentist will unlikely match your bonding to your tooth color. Dentists who use bonding on front teeth must understand how to manipulate color to achieve a perfect match for your teeth. Bonding requires hand application, which makes it even more challenging. Still, a trained cosmetic dentist with an artistic eye can achieve beautiful results.

How Do Dental Bonding and Porcelain Veneers Compare?

Close-up smile, portraying teeth whitening vs bonding for white spots on teeth
A skilled cosmetic dentist can match bonding with your surrounding teeth after you complete teeth whitening treatment

Both dental bonding and porcelain veneers will conceal chipped teeth. How do they compare?

Dental bonding

  • Material – Composite can beautifully match tooth color, translucence, and gloss.
  • Application – A cosmetic dentist applies bonding by hand directly on your teeth and layers and sculpts them to achieve natural-looking results.
  • Longevity – If you take good care of it, bonding can last about five years. But it will stain over time.

Porcelain veneers

  • Material – Porcelain is more durable than tooth enamel and, like dental bonding, beautifully matches natural teeth. Cosmetic dentists work with artistic ceramists to produce natural-looking veneers.
  • Application – After conservative tooth preparation, a dentist will bond a custom-made veneer to each affected tooth.
  • Longevity – Veneers can last eight to twenty years, depending on their quality and how well you care for them.

Your dentist said she prefers bonding over grinding your teeth for porcelain veneers. But porcelain veneers require light tooth preparation—not grinding down your teeth. So, it seems your dentist does not understand the porcelain veneer process. We recommend scheduling an appointment with a trained cosmetic dentist to discuss your options for concealing your chipped front teeth. If you want a brighter smile overall and are thinking about bleaching your natural teeth, complete it before you get bonding to ensure your cosmetic dentistry work matches your teeth.

 

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