Dental bonding is used as a way to fix decayed, chipped or broken teeth. In addition, it can be used as a way to make your teeth appear more uniform in size and shape. However, dental bonding has its downfalls. It does not last as long as other cosmetic solutions like crowns and veneers and it can easily become damaged. As a result, dental bonding needs to be maintained a little more careful than your normal teeth. Luckily, there are a few tips you can use in order to prevent your dental bonding from damage.

Avoid Biting Your Nails

Biting your nails is not just a habit that can wreck havoc on your nails, but it can negatively affect your teeth as well. The negative effects increase when you have dental bonding. Since dental bonding involves adding a resin material to your teeth, the material can easily chip. Biting down on your nails with your dental bonds will slowly chip away at the material the same way it will chip away the nail.

Avoid Eating Hard Foods

Hard foods can be detrimental to normal teeth as well as dental fixings like fillings and bondings. Eating hard foods can cause the dental bondings on your teeth to crack. If you continue to eat hard foods regularly, the dental bondings will eventually be stripped clean from your teeth. If you want to eat hard foods like steak, then allow the meat to slow cook until it is falling apart. In addition, you should allow hard candies and ice to dissolve fully in your mouth before chewing them.

Maintain Proper Dental Care

Dental bonding can be compromised if your teeth are not cleaned regularly. Plaque that is left to build up on the dental bonding will harden into tartar. This is difficult to remove with just a toothbrush and toothpaste. Plaque and tartar can lead to a bacterial infection. Eventually, the plaque and bacteria will crack and eat away at the resin coating on your teeth. As a result, it is important to make sure that you brush and floss daily in order to keep plaque and bacteria away.

Getting dental bonding for your teeth can be a great solution for repairing a cracked or chipped tooth. However, they can easily become damaged if they are not taken care of properly. Therefore, use these tips to ensure your dental bonding remains in good condition.

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