A broken tooth or a gappy smile can lead to a number of issues, both practical and aesthetic. Not only do gaps in your teeth and chips cause issues with eating and communicating, but they can also increase tooth sensitivity and leave patients lacking in confidence.
While not always something we give a great deal of thought to, our teeth form the foundation of our smile and are a focal feature of our face. That’s why, when something happens to one of our teeth or we find a gap starting to expand between two or more teeth, finding the right solution is key.
Composite bonding is one of the simplest methods for transforming a smile, using dental artistry to fill in the gaps, chips and cracks using a specially formulated resin. Keep reading for our dentist-led guide on how composite bonding works, how long it lasts, and whether it’s right for you.
What Does Composite Bonding Do – and How Long Does it Last?
Composite bonding uses a specific resin that’s coloured to replicate the natural appearance of teeth and can be shaped and moulded to correct the look of your teeth.
From filling a large gap between teeth to recreating the edge of a tooth that has been chipped or broken, composite bonding is considered an effective cosmetic procedure that can restore the confidence behind each patient’s smile.
But the benefits are not solely aesthetic. Composite bonding can also reduce discomfort and tooth sensitivity by plugging gaps and covering up exposed tooth roots. It can help prevent cracks from worsening, and seal potentially vulnerable breaks in the teeth, with professionally fitted bonds lasting between 5 and 8 years before they need replacing.
Do I Need Composite Bonding?
Suffice to say, composite bonding is a long-term and highly effective solution that helps restore your smile, while minimising the other symptoms of a cracked, broken, or gappy tooth.
The blend of cosmetic and everyday benefits means that composite bonding is a suitable option for anyone who lacks confidence in their smile and who suffers from tooth sensitivity caused by cracks or exposed roots. If you want to physically change the way a single tooth, or a row of teeth looks and fits together, then composite bonding is a non-invasive and highly effective solution.
Transform Your Smile With Composite Bonding
Offering results that are natural and that last anywhere between 5 and 8 years, composite bonding is one of the most popular and sought-after treatments for those hoping to transform their smile. Accessible through your local dentist, composite bonding is recognised as a cosmetic service, which means it is not funded by the NHS and has to be paid for privately.
Nonetheless, the impact on confidence and appearance, as well as the comfort and use of the teeth, is huge.
Get in touch with Sharrow Dental to learn more about this service and to discover if composite bonding could be the solution you need.
