A brief introduction to composite bonding for your teeth
Composite bonding London is a dental procedure which is uniquely popular all over the world and the United Kingdom is no exception. In this procedure resin material which comes in the colour of the tooth is bonded to your teeth. The procedure proves helpful correcting the following conditions –
- Fixing chipped or partially broken teeth
- Mask staining or discolouration of the teeth
- Make a decayed tooth or teeth appear normal
- Make the teeth appear slender, longer and more attractive
- Correcting fractures
- Closing unsightly gaps between the adjacent teeth
- Protect any exposed portion of the teeth
In addition to the conditions mentioned above the procedure is also used as an alternative to amalgam filling.
More about the procedure
This dental procedure is absolutely painless. It takes just a single sitting with a dentist to complete the procedure. Usually the procedure does not require the use of anaesthesia. Standard time required to composite bonding a tooth takes anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes.
Your dentist selects a particular shade of composite resin which closely matches with the natural colour of your teeth. As a result when the procedure ends your bonded tooth or teeth look completely natural. According to a dentist who offers affordable and cheap composite bonding in London at the end of the procedure there is absolutely zero hint that your teeth underwent a cosmetic dentistry procedure.
Unlike many other dental procedures this one is usually universally suitable for almost anyone. Composite dental bonding actually proves a great means to fix any dental cosmetic issue that you may have. All the factors mentioned above fuel the popularity of this procedure for obvious reasons.
How long does the bonding last?
Average lifespan of composite bonding is five years. The resin material that is used in the procedure is obviously not as hard and durable as the natural enamel structure of the teeth. As a result your composite bonded tooth or teeth may chip off, pickup stains, break or simply wear down. These issues obviously affect the lifespan of the cosmetic dentistry solution. But with little commitment and effort you can easily stretch the life of your composite bonded tooth or teeth much beyond its average lifespan.
It is also important to mention in the ongoing context that certain unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle may result in faster wearing down of your dental bonding. Even frequent repairs and touch-ups cannot be ruled out in those cases. A question that commonly pops up from the target audience is how long does composite bonding last? The answer is the obvious – there is no fixed number of years to mention rather it depends on certain factors to determine how long your composite bonded tooth or teeth will last. Those factors include the following –
Factors that affect the lifespan of dental bonding
The exact location of a dental bonding in the mouth
Bonding that is placed on the teeth at the back of the mouth or on the side ones is likely to last longer than those that are placed at the front of the mouth. The reason is obvious – the front teeth are more exposed than any other teeth in the mouth and thus are more vulnerable to both damage and discolouration.
The cost also varies with the type and quality of bonding material that is used
The superior quality of composite resin ensures your bonding solution lasts longer. On the other hand excess or lesser quantity of the resin when used usually leads to issues for which your composite bonding requires corrections. You should better get the treatment done by dentists who are skilled and experienced in it.
Health and overall condition of the tooth or teeth on which composite bonding is applied
When composite bonding is fitted on strong and healthy tooth or teeth, the solution holds on much longer compared to weak and diseased tooth or teeth. on diseased teeth the bonding may not fit properly and can also break or chip off easily.
Your habits and lifestyle also matter
If you neglect taking proper care of your teeth and the gums, composite bonding solution is likely to wear out faster. Excessive indulgence in harmful foods and drinks may also lead to the same. Even unhealthy habits like teeth grinding (also called bruxism) and nail biting can easily damage your bonded tooth or teeth.
Average price of the procedure
How much does the cosmetic dentistry procedure cost? The cost of composite bonding in London comes around to £250 to £450 per tooth. The price of the treatment is not uniform and rather varies depending on certain factors. The factors that affect the cost include the following –
- Qualifications and expertise of a dentist
- The number of teeth that are being bonded
- The variety of the bonding resin that is used
How to you make your tooth bonding solution last longer
Here are a few tried and tested tips to make your tooth or teeth bonding solution last longer. Before we get into the tips it is important to mention that although making your tooth or teeth bonding solution last longer is not completely in your hands but there are a lot of things you can do in that direction. For example –
- Brush the teeth twice daily in the proper way. When you brush the teeth regularly in the correct way you surely keep staining and decay away from your teeth to a great extent. You should always use a toothbrush with soft bristles and any nonabrasive toothpaste that has fluoride base.
- Floss the teeth regularly in the proper manner so that your effort stands effective in keeping your mouth clean and hygienic. To learn the right flossing techniques your dentist can be your best guide.
- Quit smoking as well as using any tobacco product. Cigarettes, tobacco or nicotine – whichever way you look at is harmful for both your general and oral health. Moreover it has an acute adverse effect on the bonded tooth or teeth.
- In order to make your bonded tooth or teeth survive longer you have to limit the consumption of sugary and acidic foods and drinks.
- Routine dental checkups and professional teeth cleaning at least once in every 12 months are effective identifying problems with tooth or teeth bonding early on. So, do not ignore or miss out on these opportunities.
- A dentist who offers composite bonding in London over the years at reasonable cost says you should stop biting on fingernails and chewing on pencil tips and pen caps to make your composite bonded tooth or teeth last longer.
If you are careful and take the right measures which are given by 1A Orthodontics then your composite bonded solutions can easily last over ten years.