Can You Have Composite Bonding With Gum Disease?

If you are interested in composite bonding contact your local YDS clinic to discuss your options, pricing and pay monthly finance.

You cannot have composite bonding with gum disease. Like any other cosmetic procedure, periodontitis needs to be treated first. This is because the dental condition may affect the viability (and longevity) of your treatment.

Why can’t I have composite bonding if I have gum disease?

Gum disease causes a host of issues, including tooth movement and gum recession. The condition also loosens teeth. This makes composite bonding extremely difficult to place, resulting in imperfect, awkward-looking results. Yorkshire Dental Suite will not carry out dental bonding until the patient’s gum disease has been treated. Luckily, we offer a range of procedures to help restore your mouth back to health.

Gum disease treatments

As mentioned earlier, patients have multiple gum disease treatment options. Your dentist will help determine which is the most suitable procedure.

1. Scaling and root planning: Removes plaque and bacteria on the teeth and gum line. Commonly referred to as a ‘deep clean’.
2. Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT): Removes biofilm and goes deep into the gum pockets to clean.
3. Laser therapy: Removes diseased tissue and kills bacteria.
4. Antibiotics: Topical or oral antibiotics help to address bacterial infections.

In extreme cases, your dentist may suggest a gum graft, bone graft or tooth removal. Early detection is therefore vital in order to avoid unnecessary (and expensive) remedial work. Once you have successfully treated your gum disease, contact your local Yorkshire Dental Suite dentist to begin your composite bonding treatment.

Am I eligible for composite bonding?

Providing you have healthy teeth and gums, most people are eligible for composite bonding. Issues that may affect your eligibility (besides gum disease) include:

• Moderate-severe malocclusions: The resin used in dental bonding can look bulky or unnatural on teeth with severe malocclusions. We recommend straightening your teeth first with clear aligners or fixed braces.
• Missing teeth: While composite bonding is great for filling small gaps, it cannot bridge a gap left by a missing tooth. We recommend having a dental implant or bridge fitted before moving onto dental bonding.
• Bruxism: The pressure placed onto the teeth by this excessive grinding and clenching can chip your composite bonding. Consider addressing this habit prior to your dental treatment.
• Finance issues: One of the most common reasons a patient cannot get dental bonding is because they are unable to finance the treatment. Enquire about our range of accessible finance options with your YDS dentist.

On the other hand, you are eligible for composite bonding if you wish to cosmetically fix dental issues such as:

• Chips and cracks
• Discolouration
• Small gaps
• Short teeth
• Mild-moderate malocclusions

If you are only having composite bonding on a select number of teeth, we advise undergoing teeth whitening first to ensure a perfect colour match.

Completing your smile makeover with composite bonding

Once you have finished your gum disease treatment, you are finally ready to have dental bonding with Yorkshire Dental Suite. Nanofill Composite Bonding®, our exclusive procedure, takes this popular dental treatment to the next level. Using a durable, chip-resistant resin, we transform the shape, size and colour of your teeth in four hours or less. This minimally invasive procedure requires no drilling or injections and lasts up to eight years if well cared for. If you are looking for a quick cosmetic fix, Nanofill™ is the ideal solution. Conclusion: So, can you have composite bonding with gum disease?  To ensure your new smile looks natural and lasts as long as possible, we recommend treating your gum disease first. Contact Yorkshire Dental Suite today and enquire about Nanofill Composite Bonding® - our proprietary treatment will give you the straight, dazzling teeth you have always wanted.