My dentist has recommended dental composite bonding for my 4 upper front teeth but does it stain easily ?
Q. Dear Dr.Caplan, I have a question regarding composite bonding of teeth. To make the story short, my dentist wish to use composite bonding to smoothen the surface of my 4 front upper teeth, the enamel have decreased after an accident that required bracing and repair years ago. I want to avoid veneers or Lumineers, as I am young, and have no issues with the looks of my teeth, they look fine, they just feel rough surfaced. Composite sounds like a good solution, but I have read that it tends to stain very easily, and bleaching it would be impossible. What is your opinion on this matter? Does the potential for future staining of the composite depend on the dentist’s skills when placing it, is it coffee habits, or will such bonding inevitably stain? In case, how many years would this take? And would it be possible to re-do the bonding would this occur? I would much appreciate your opinion.
A. Bonding is a good short to medium term solution to resurfacing roughened teeth. Over a period of time it is likely to stain although this can be polished off relatively easily. The amount of stain predominately depends on how much staining foods and drinks you consume. How well the composite is bonded to your teeth does depends on the skill of your dentist. I would always recommend and teach that the teeth were isolated ( saliva kept away) by using ” rubber dam”. This, as the name implies , is a rubber sheeting placed over the teeth. It is used to ensure that the bond is not contaminated until the procedure is completed.
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