How long does composite bonding last?

In this article here, accomplished aesthetic, restorative, and biomimetic dentist, Dr Shravan Chawla, details what composite bonding is and reveals how long it lasts on one’s teeth.  

What is composite bonding?

Composite bonding is a procedure where we use tooth-coloured material to modify and enhance both the shape and colour of your existing teeth. It is also used to rebuild broken or fractured teeth to restore a more natural look. Decay in between your front teeth can also be cleaned and made to appear natural with the help of composite bonding. 

What is involved in the process?

Firstly, we confirm the shade of your teeth with photographs and a shade guide. After this, we then select a recipe of customised shades to match your existing tooth and add this material onto your existing teeth to enhance the shape, shade, and the overall appearance. This is then polished to appear more aesthetic.

How long does composite bonding last?

Evidence suggests that the lifespan of composite bonding is between five to seven years. However, composite bonding is quite prone to staining and colour change over time. Therefore, your diet, lifestyle, and food habits play a key role in determining the lifespan of composite bonding. Composite bonding is also prone to wear and chipping, which can be repaired easily. 

What are the disadvantages of composite bonding?

Composite bonding will stain over time and lose its shine due to abrasive tooth brushing, acidic diet, tea, coffee, and wine, so will require regular polishing.

How should people take care of teeth that have undergone the composite bonding procedure?

Patients should use a low abrasive toothpaste and a soft brush. They should also avoid excessive staining foods and drinks such as tea, coffee, and red wine. 

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