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If you are considering dental bonding, you might want to know how long it is going to last. Our Smithers dentists have the answer and are here to discuss some common questions regarding the procedure.
What is dental bonding?
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure where your dentist applies tooth-coloured composite resin to your tooth's surface to repair decay, chips, fractures, or dicolouration.
This material helps to fill gaps left by a cavity, can help improves the appearance of your teeth and can make them appear longer. Needless to say, the appearance of your teeth before and after dental bonding can change significantly.
How long does dental bonding last?
The effects of dental bonding typically last for 4 to 8 years, and potentially longer, depending on a few factors:
- How well you care for your teeth (by maintaining a thorough oral hygiene routine including daily brushing and flossing)
- Which areas of your mouth are bonded
- Whether you attend your regularly scheduled dental appointments (twice each year)
- Your dietary choices
The length of time your dental bonding will last depends on you. If you take proper care of your teeth, stay away from sugary or acidic foods, eat a lot of fruits instead, and brush and floss your teeth regularly, your bonding won't wear down as easily and plaque and bacteria won't have a chance to grow.
Also avoid chewing ice, hard candy, grinding your teeth or biting down too hard, all of which can chip the bonding material.
And of course, maintaining a consistent and thorough oral hygiene routine is of utmost importance. The healthier the natural tooth material around the bonding material remains, the longer the restoration will last.
What are the benefits of dental bonding?
If you choose dental bonding to improve the appearance of your smile, you may experience the following benefits:
Cost-effective: Dental bonding is generally considered to be a cost-effective alternative to more extensive cosmetic dental procedures such as crowns, bridges and veneers.
Quick treatment: We can usually perform the procedure in just one visit.
Long-lasting: As long as you care for your smile properly, you can expect the effects of dental bonding to last for 4 to 8 years, or longer in some cases.
What does dental bonding cost?
Patients who come to us for dental bonding procedures are often concerned about cost. Your specific cost will depend on a few factors:
- The number of teeth being repaired
- Scope of work, location and size of the areas of the mouth being bonded
- Your location – costs may change depending on which city and dental practice performs the procedure
- How much of the procedure is covered by insurance (this may depend on whether your issue is primarily structural or cosmetic)