You can, but it's smart to be a little cautious. Biting directly into hard or crunchy foods with your front teeth puts extra pressure on the bonding and can cause chipping. Try cutting apples and similar foods into smaller pieces and chewing with your back teeth when possible.
Yes, it's possible. Bonding seals the surface of the tooth, but it doesn't make the tooth immune to decay. Bacteria can still find their way in along the edges of the bonding if oral hygiene slips, so regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits are essential to catching any issues early.
Brush and floss just as you would your natural teeth, and keep up with regular checkups so our dentists can monitor the bonding for wear. Avoid habits like nail-biting or chewing on pens, which can chip the resin over time.
Unfortunately, no. The composite resin used in bonding doesn't respond to whitening treatments the way natural enamel does. If you're considering whitening, it's best to do it before any bonding work so our team can match the resin to your newly whitened shade. If you whiten afterward, the surrounding natural teeth may become noticeably brighter [...]
Most bonded teeth last anywhere from 3 to 10 years before they need touching up, depending on which teeth were treated and how well they're cared for. Front teeth used mainly for biting into softer foods tend to hold up longer than teeth exposed to heavier chewing. Our dentists will keep an eye on your [...]
Not quite. Both can improve the look of a tooth, but they work differently. Veneers are thin shells custom-made in a lab and bonded over the front of a tooth, while dental bonding uses a composite resin that our dentists shape directly onto your tooth chairside. Bonding is typically less expensive and can often be [...]