Post Operative Bonding Instructions

Bonding of front teeth is a fragile procedure that sometimes must be redone to repair fractures and staining. Within the first 6 months we will repair all the fracture at no charge. Permanent veneer or crown will be the final solution once the bite stabilizes in the late teenage years. We will refer you to a cosmetic dentist to perform that procedure when the time comes.

Proper home care can help increase longevity of the restoration.

To prevent possibility of a fracture, please avoid biting into these types of things with your bonded teeth: hard candy, apples, carrots, hard bread, ribs and other meat with bones, pizza crust, corn on the cob, ice, fingernails, hair pins etc.-the force can crack the bonding.

To prevent staining, avoid or keep to a minimum foods and drinks such as: chocolates, coffee, tea, colas, grape juice, blueberries, cherries, tobacco, etc. Home fluoride gels have flavoring added, but do not have any coloring added and CAN be used with bonded teeth.

Please remember to brush your teeth soon after eating or drinking anything that might stain your front teeth.