Dental
bonding is a restorative measure that fixes a tooth which has been fractured or
chipped as a result of decay or an accident.
There are a couple types of bonding that can be used, composite resin and veneer bonding.
Composite
Resin or Veneer?
Which method
is the best for you? That depends on a few factors. Cost, strength, and
maintenance all affect how well your dental bonding will perform and how long
it will last.
Composite
resins are a low cost method for bonding teeth, and the ability to color match
them to teeth make them a favorable option for patients wanting some minor
restoration at an affordable price.
These resins
are best for teeth that have little damage or are discolored, and preferably on
teeth that are not subjected to high bite pressures.
Veneers take
longer to produce because a cast of the patient’s mouth is required to create a
veneer that fits comfortably and securely. Veneers can be made from composite
resin or porcelain, with porcelain being more durable.
Of course, this means that porcelain veneers are more costly, but with proper care, they can certainly outlast a composite resin bond or veneer.
Prolonging
Your Dental Bond or Veneer
Veneers will
certainly last longer than dental bonding, but a dental bond that is well taken
care of can last up to 10 years.
The care
involved includes maintaining a healthy oral hygiene routine and clearing out
plaque regularly. A bi-yearly visit to the dentist is also a top notch idea.
Additionally,
for people who use their teeth to open packages, chew ice or popcorn seeds, eat
hard candies, or bite their nails can cause damage to dental bonding and
veneers.
Dental
Bonding or Fillings?
If a tooth
has been badly damaged by decay or an accident, especially with a particularly
deep fissure, a filling in more likely necessary.
Fillings
function as a dental bond by keeping the tooth together, but they are much
stronger than a dental bond and can be used as easily as regular teeth would.
