How long will tooth bonding last?
The technology of composite tooth bonding materials is wonderful as far as the beauty that it can bring to your teeth. There are some limitations to the materials of which you need to be aware. How long bonding lasts depends on many factors that are unique to the individual. Many people will go for ten or fifteen years and have the bonding look as good as the day it was put in. Some people will get staining on the margins of the bonding after one or two years and will need some touch-up work. If you take care of it well, it would be unusual to ever have to replace it, but some touch-up work would be normal after three to five years. Under normal mouth conditions and if used as recommended, the tooth bonding work will not darken or discolor with age. If improper professional cleaning does not damage the bonding, it should not stain any more than your natural teeth. In most cases, it is also durable enough to withstand the stresses of ordinary mouth function. If you have extensive bondin
