I had some dental bonding placed on most of my upper teeth because of sensitivity at the gumline. It wasn’t really a cosmetic procedure, but I assumed it would match my teeth. However, the color is obviously off. Plus, they look cloudy and rough. Will these have to be redone or can compositRead More
Category: Dental Bonding
Dental Bonding Color Doesn’t Match
I had chipped a tooth due to a foolish fall. No one my age should be skateboarding down a hill. (Side note there). My dentist wanted to put a crown on the tooth, but I could not see justifying that when the tooth itself was healthy and the chip was not that big. I told… Continue reading Dental Bonding Color Doesn’t Match
Will Insurance Cover Splotchy Teeth?
My 13 year old just got her braces off and two of the teeth have splotches on them which make them two different colors. Is there a treatment for this and will dental insurance cover it? Mary Dear Mary, When teeth are splotchy after braces, it usually means those are decalcifRead More
Dental Bonding Repair Disaster
I had dental bonding done several years ago by a different dentist. I have since moved. The bonding was to repair a chipped tooth and is now starting to show its age. It is one color and my teeth another. I just needed it redone to match my teeth, but my new dentist made things… Continue reading Dental Bonding Repair Disaster
Whitening Dental Bonding
I have two front teeth that I had dental bonding done on almost fifteen years ago in order to repair a chipped tooth. They are starting to show their age and need to be whitened. This goes for both the teeth and the dental bonding. Is there a way one type of whitening works for… Continue reading Whitening Dental Bonding
Supersmile & Dental Bonding
I have two questions with regard to Supersmile and Dental Bonding. I had a tooth gap that was fixed with dental bonding. Since then, the bonding has picked up stains. 1. Will Supersmile Accelerated Whitening whiten bonding? 2. Does the toothpaste work to whiten teeth and bonding? KevinRead More
Dental Bonding Horror Story
I have some fluorosis stains and my dentist suggested we use dental bonding to fix them. I agreed to it under the understanding that they would last for five years. When they first were placed, I noticed the color was uneven because the stains were showing in some spots. I was about to go back… Continue reading Dental Bonding Horror Story
Bonding or Crown for a Chipped Tooth
I have a tooth that I chipped in a bicycle accident. I wanted to do dental bonding on it, because that would mean I could keep most of the tooth. However, my dentist said that they don’t hold and he wants to give me a dental crown. Is a crown my best option? Sandy Dear… Continue reading Bonding or Crown for a Chipped Tooth
Dental Bonding Turning Yellow after Only 5 Days
I had dental bonding done on my front two teeth. It’s only been five days and they’ve already turned noticeably yellow. The only thing I even can think of that could have damaged them was brushing with baking soda. I heard that is good for teeth, but maybe it is not for dental bondingRead More
Crown for a Chipped Tooth?
I fell and chipped a front tooth the other day. I called my dentist’s emergency number and he said when this whole COVID thing was all over we can put a dental crown on it. I wasn’t sure I wanted such a big procedure. Is that standard? Kevin Dear Kevin, I’m Read More