Is there anything special i will need to do to maintain teeth that have been dentally bonded? i'd like to have dental bonding done to fix a few imperfections on some of my teeth, but would first like to know if there's anything special i will need to do t

Avoid : Avoid deeply colored foods, avoid habits such as pen, nail and ice chewing, and use a non-abrasive gel toothpaste. Otherwise live a normal life and enjoy your good looking teeth.

There : There are various types of dental bonding, the most common being composite bonding and porcelain veneers. For long term color stability and strength porcelain is superior. All bonded teeth regardless of material you should impose on yourself some commonsense restrictions. A good rule to follow is to logically avoid using your teeth for anything that is better performed by another tool. E.G., stripping wires, tearing price tags, tearing open packages, etc. Teeth can chip and fracture under these stresses and bonding can be even more susceptible. Current bonding materials may pick up stain from staining foods such as coffee, wine, spices, tea as well as others, but generally these can be polished at your routine hygiene visits. Also if you clench or grind your teeth in particular at nighttime, i would suggest a nightguard to absorb these forces.

Direct : Direct resin bonding will be more apt to pick up stain than enamel. If you want to minimize the chance that you will stain, then avoid foods that will stain a white shirt. I wouldnt modify my lifestyle for my bonding, so just make sure that you keep your mouth clean and free from plaque, and you see your dentist as recommended. Your dentist will be able to polish the bonding from time to time, but eventually it will need to be replaced. Consider porcelain.