I am tired of dental bonding on my front teeth staining every two years. The bonding is on my center teeth and the ones on either side of them, which are all chipped. I’ve had the same dentist since 2012; she does the bonding for me. But it stains within two years – without fail. My dentist knows almost when the bonding is about to stain. She says that I cannot whiten the bonding at home. I read online that quality bonding should last a few years. I do not smoke or drink alcohol, tea, coffee, or dark juices. So why is this happening? I am beginning to wonder if my dentist uses some inferior product. Can I do anything at home to prevent my bonding from staining every two years? Could there be something wrong with my teeth that might require porcelain veneers instead? – Thank you. Sunni
Sunni
Although dental bonding stains with time, you should not have to replace it every two years.
Why Does Your Dental Bonding Only Last Two Years?
If your dental bonding stains every two years to the extent of requiring replacement, your dentist may be using inferior products. Or your dentist may not understand proper bonding techniques. It takes an artistic cosmetic dentist to place high-quality bonding and do it well. It can last five years or longer if you maintain it well.
Can You Whiten Your Dental Bonding at Home?
Although bleaching products will not whiten dental bonding, you can try a gentle non-abrasive toothpaste for cosmetic dentistry. Supersmile is a brand that minimizes surface stains on dental bonding and helps keep it bright. If you use bleaching products, they will whiten your natural teeth and make your bonding look worse.
A cosmetic dentist might polish your current bonding to improve the stains, or they may need to replace it. Advanced cosmetic dentists use high-quality dental composite and precise techniques to help the bonding last. It’s unlikely you would need porcelain veneers for minor chips in your teeth.
Schedule a consultation with a cosmetic dentist to discuss your options.
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