Dental Care
How Long Does Dental Bonding Last?
How long does dental bonding last? It is an important question to ask before you begin your bonding project. If you are not sure about the length of time that your tooth has been bonded, talk to a dentist assistant. The duration will be different for each patient depending on their specific circumstances and your oral health.
Dental bonding is a process used in both dentists’ offices and denture offices to enhance the look and feel of the finished dental prosthesis. When done correctly, dental bonding will enhance the look of your natural tooth by strengthening and bonding it together with the prosthesis.
How long does cosmetic bonding last? While dentures and bridges last only as long as you have them, dental bonding can last as long as you want it to. Bonded teeth will last for as long as ten years if you maintain proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits. For best results, refrain from habits which contribute to the appearance of a chip in your tooth. These include: biting fingernails, chewing hard candy, eating chocolates, biting objects, etc.
Dental bonding will also last longer than other types of bonding. For example, in-office bonding typically lasts from fifteen minutes to two hours while dental bridges last anywhere from one day to six months.
What are the different types of dental bonding? There are three types of dental bonding, which are done at the dentist office, dentist’s office, or a dentist’s office and at home using a dental filling kit.
In-office bonding is most commonly used and the longest-lasting form of dental bonding. It requires the use of the filling that will hold the dental bonding material between the prosthesis and the teeth.
Dental bridges are also known as bridgework. This form of dental bonding requires a resin that is applied to a bridge that is placed on top of the denture or prosthesis. This resin can hold onto the original tooth until the adhesive wears off. This is the shortest lasting type of bonding.
How long does it take to remove a bonding? When you have bonded your teeth, they are covered in a protective covering called a crown. Once the crown is removed, you can remove the adhesive from the tooth.
Denture and dental bonding are not the same, because dentures and bonding do not come from the same area of your mouth. A dental filling will be placed over the tooth and this will become the denture or bridge. These are generally a single piece and you will need to replace the denture or bridge every few years. Dental bonding is typically permanent and is used when there are no dentures to replace them with.
Can you wear dentures while you have dental bonding? Although it is possible to wear dentures after bonding, it is not recommended to do so.
Dental bonding is an option for those who are missing their teeth or whose teeth are damaged, decayed, broken, or chipped. If you are concerned about wearing dentures you should talk to your dentist. This process can be painful, so you want to make sure you are not allergic to any of the materials used in denture bonding. There are alternatives for your dental problems if you cannot wear dentures.
Can dentures be replaced during dental bonding? Yes, but dentures will not fit as well as they would when you have these appliances installed. If your dentures are not placed correctly during the procedure, they will not fit properly or be as comfortable as when they were put on.
Do not worry, dentures do last a lifetime and the bonding last a lifetime! You may have to replace them over the years as you age, but they will look and feel like natural teeth. The new dentures are made of a composite material that is the same color and texture of your real teeth and is very comfortable to wear.