GOOD ORAL CARE: It is vital to maintain a good oral hygiene routine after getting composite bonding. This is critical because although the natural tooth is covered by composite, food or bacteria can still get trapped beneath or around the composite. Keeping your teeth clean can also prevent discoloration and staining that can occur over a period of time. To prolong the life span of bondings, patients should brush and floss their teeth a minimum of twice a day.
FOODS/CHEWING: As with natural teeth, avoid chewing excessively hard foods on the bonded teeth (hard candy, ice, raw carrots, etc.) as the bondings can easily break, crack, or chip under extreme forces. Composite can easily stain and cannot be whitened. Avoid foods/drinks that are deep in color like red wine, coffee, and foods with artificial coloring. Smoking can also stain bonding.
NIGHTGUARDS: Dr. Torres highly recommends wearing a nightguard to protect your teeth and investment while you’re sleeping to prevent grinding or clenching of teeth. Custom nightguards are offered at Miél Dental Aesthetics at an additional cost. In some cases, they are a covered benefit through dental insurance.
“HOW LONG DO COMPOSITE BONDINGS LAST?”
Composite bondings can last up to 5 years with proper care. Discoloration can occur within 2 years. In the event that your bondings crack, chip or stain, it must be redone and/or polished. Due to enamel being removed (case by case basis) when the procedure was done, your natural teeth cannot be restored to it’s natural state therefore we must redo the bonding. Dr. Torres recommends glide pro health for flossing in between bonded teeth.
Miél Dental Aesthetics Limited Warranty:
We offer a limited 1-year warranty for composite bondings and veneers from the date of placement, provided that:
– You follow through with hygiene appointments as recommended.
– You wear your prescribed nightguard if recommended.
– You avoid habits that may damage the bonding (grinding, aggressive flossing, biting nails, etc.).
After 1 year, you are fully responsible for all repairs or replacements.
If damage occurs within the 1-year window but is due to patient misuse (aggressive flossing, trauma, neglect, or failure to follow instructions), the warranty is void.
