I'm getting my braces off and my orthodontist left two little gaps between each of my top teeth (uppers 2 and 3) because all four of them are kinda small, and was wondering if i should get crowns or get them bonded; crowns are really expensive and bonding doesn't last as long. Is bonding worth it?
2007-05-30 17:01:58 · 4 answers · asked by Abolaji O 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I have composite bonding in the front and a few crowns in the back. I had a two tiny gaps in the front that formed. This was after having my braces taken off. It was so small that my dentist didn't recommend a crown or veneer because either requires your real tooth to be shaved down slightly. With the bonding, it didn't require numbing. It was painless also. It can get stained though. I had it for 5 years and only had it redone so it looked and felt more smoothly. But no problems in that 5 years. I brushed, flossed and rinsed after coffee or dark drinks and kept up with the cleanings w/the dentist. It helps keep the stains away. Overall, I'm very happy w/them. It's much cheaper than my veneers and crowns. And no one notices the bonding but me when I look very closely in the mirror. =) Good luck!
2007-05-31 01:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by Amy L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crowns are a very invasive procedure. I would never consider them strictly for cosmetic purposes. There are so many good alternatives these days. Bonding is pretty good, but you might also consider porcelain veneers. The key here is the skill of the doc. Be sure you have a first class cosmetic dentist. Happy smiles
2007-05-30 17:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by artgal1285 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bro straight vodka. Baby
2016-04-01 06:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELLO,
BONDING IS MUCH LESS INVASIVE AND INEXPENSIVE THAN CROWNS.
THE BEST THING TO DO IS TO ASK THE DENTIST WHAT HE THINKS IS THE BEST WAY FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCE.
IN MY OPINION BONDING WITH COMPOSITE IS THE WAY TO GO.
2007-05-30 17:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋