Are there any foods i won't be able to eat if i have dental bonding done? i'm thinking about having dental bonding done to close some gaps in my front teeth and re-shape a few misshapen ones, and before i have it done, would like to know if there is anyth

Your : Your dental work should not interfer with normal life. The big no-no is finger nail biting. If you use your teeth for eating only, you should not have any problem. Just remember, you are having a resin based material chemically bonded to your teeth. This bonding is almost as strong as your teeth, so it can break. If it does, it is simply repaired. No worries. Good luck!

I : I never treat a patient in such a way that they need to give up the things that they love. To bond a tooth and tell a patient that they could never have a glass of red wine again would be a shame. That being said, treat your bondings as you would your natural teeth-no habit chewing (ice, nails, etc.) and realize that any foods that are heavily colored (coffee, tea, etc.)will eventually stain your bondings. See your dentist regularly and your bonding can be safely polished back to its original look.

In : In general, most teeth that have bonded fillings done can be treated as normal teeth regarding eating, brushing and flossing. This is especially true with the newer type bonded composite materials which are stronger, last longer, wear less and are able to be polished better. If you have a problem with bonded fillings, then there is generally a reason why. They do have their limitations, and occassionally porcelain inlays\onlays or crowns might be a better choice for more strength, polishibility and durability. Always discuss with your dentist the restorative choices available to you, and you will seldom be disappointed. Communication between you and your dentist is always essential to a great mutual relationship.

You : You need to treat your dental bonding like you would your normal teeth. Normal teeth chip if you chew on ice, open candy wrappers, or plastic wrappers on condiments. Do not open bottles, cans or nail polish tops with your teeth. They mostly likely will chip. Otherwise, good bonding is a good fix to close gaps in the front and reshape other teeth.

You : You should be able to eat and drink anything you wish, however, i would caution you as I do all of my patients, not to eat too many hard foods, since this can increase the risk of fracturing your own teeth and any bondings you might have.

My : My philosophy is to live and enjoy life. Your bonding will need periodic polishing and refreshing, but why modify your lifestyle for something that can be corrected easily. With that said, if you want to minimize the amount of maintenance required, don't eat anything that will stain a clean white shirt.