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Are you curious about the duration of dental bonding? Our Montague dentists provide the answer – and address your concerns about the procedure's mechanics, financial implications, and alternative treatments.
What is dental bonding?
During the dental bonding process, your dentist will apply tooth-coloured composite resin to your tooth surfaces, effectively repairing chips, decay, fractures or discolouration.
This material aids in the filling of cavities, enhances the appearance of your teeth, and can even make them appear longer. Needless to say, the appearance of your teeth can significantly change before and after dental bonding.
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 duration of your dental bonding is largely determined by how well you care for your teeth. Avoid foods that are acidic or sugary, as these can erode the enamel on your teeth. If you eat fruit, brush and floss your teeth immediately afterwards to prevent plaque or bacteria from growing.
Additionally, avoid chewing ice or hard candy, grinding your teeth, or biting down too hard, as all of these activities can cause the bonding material to chip.
Additionally, it is critical to maintaining a consistent and thorough oral hygiene routine. The longer the natural tooth material surrounding the bonding material remains healthy, the more durable the restoration.
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:
Changes appearance of teeth: Dental bonding can help adjust the colour and shape of your teeth for a symmetrical, cohesive look.
Non-invasive: As far as cosmetic treatments go, dental bonding is relatively non-invasive and you won't require any recovery time.
Quick treatment: We can usually perform the procedure in just one visit.
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.
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)