{"id":31,"date":"2010-01-18T16:03:03","date_gmt":"2010-01-18T21:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikemalonedds.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2010-01-18T16:03:03","modified_gmt":"2010-01-18T21:03:03","slug":"bad-bonding-job-to-close-gap-%e2%80%93-what-can-be-done","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camelliadds.com\/blog\/bad-bonding-job-to-close-gap-%e2%80%93-what-can-be-done\/","title":{"rendered":"Bad bonding job to close gap \u2013 what can be done?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I need to know if dental bonding can be removed without doing any damage to my teeth. I asked my dentist to fix the gap in my front teeth (they were chipped, too, so there was a V-shaped gap). I have not had a lot of experience with this kind of dental repair, but I don’t think he did a good job at all! I’ve seen pictures on the web that look so much better than what my teeth look like right now. There is still a gap, and you can tell where the bonding material begins and my teeth end. In the pictures I’ve seen, the bonded teeth look completely natural. What should I do?<\/p>\n

Marcus from San Antonio<\/p>\n

Dear Marcus,<\/p>\n

I am sorry to hear that you’ve had such a bad experience. You are right in expecting better results. Very few dentists really have the artistic skills to do beautiful bonding work. It is one of the most difficult cosmetic dentistry procedures to master, and requires a high level of training and aesthetic sense.<\/p>\n

The good news is that dental bonding<\/a> is reversible, and can be taken off with a special sandpaper that all dentists have. There should be no damage whatsoever to your teeth.<\/p>\n

I hope you won’t let this experience discourage you from seeking a new dentist to complete the procedure to your satisfaction. Look for a cosmetic dentist that is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). ANY dentist can say they do cosmetic dentistry, but it requires many, many hours of specialized training and education to achieve accreditation. I encourage you to seek out someone who can show you pictures of dental bonding work, to reassure you that they have the skill set to do the kind of beautiful work you see in pictures on the web. Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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