“How long does tooth bonding last on front teeth?”
I will have a front tooth bonding. How long does tooth bonding last on front teeth?
3 Answers
This depends on how large the bonded area is if there is enamel around all sides of the bonding, what kind of hygiene you practice, the kind of diet you have, your habits, your bite. So, as you see, there are many variables affecting the longevity of a bonded tooth. Discuss this with your dentist.
Too many factors to list how long bonding can last. In general, I would expect it to last from 3 to 10 years.
This is a really difficult thing to estimate. It's important to understand that, while expensive, tooth bonding uses dental filling material/composite and is by far the least durable way to change the shade and shape of front teeth. Crowns/caps and veneers are far superior in terms of durability but they also cost significantly more.
Front teeth endure lots of lateral or pushing force from lower front teeth during chewing. We also use our front teeth to bite into things both hard and soft. Front teeth take a lot of wear and tear over the years as a result.
As an example of the heavy wear we see on front teeth, consider a 7-10 year old who has freshly erupted adult incisors (front teeth). You will notice little bumps of enamel or "mamelons" on their front teeth. This enamel is worn off and incisors are flat usually within 3-5 years.
Dental bonding with composite is far less durable compared to your natural tooth enamel. So what can you expect longevity-wise from bonding?
Well, you'll get wear over time and you'll also get chipping in most cases. If you grind and clench your teeth, this will place your dental bondings under even greater duress.
I have seen patients return many times over the course of a decade to a cosmetic dentist for touch-ups and repairs on failed and chipped bonding.
Your best course of action is to discuss durability with your Dentist prior to embarking on dental bonding. Remember, it is the least durable cosmetic option and often chosen by patients looking to minimize costs. Many end up paying more in the long run when you consider the need for repair and remedial work.
Front teeth endure lots of lateral or pushing force from lower front teeth during chewing. We also use our front teeth to bite into things both hard and soft. Front teeth take a lot of wear and tear over the years as a result.
As an example of the heavy wear we see on front teeth, consider a 7-10 year old who has freshly erupted adult incisors (front teeth). You will notice little bumps of enamel or "mamelons" on their front teeth. This enamel is worn off and incisors are flat usually within 3-5 years.
Dental bonding with composite is far less durable compared to your natural tooth enamel. So what can you expect longevity-wise from bonding?
Well, you'll get wear over time and you'll also get chipping in most cases. If you grind and clench your teeth, this will place your dental bondings under even greater duress.
I have seen patients return many times over the course of a decade to a cosmetic dentist for touch-ups and repairs on failed and chipped bonding.
Your best course of action is to discuss durability with your Dentist prior to embarking on dental bonding. Remember, it is the least durable cosmetic option and often chosen by patients looking to minimize costs. Many end up paying more in the long run when you consider the need for repair and remedial work.
