So I chipped my front tooth a little bit (long story short: skateboard + curb = not good). Anyway, dentist said it's not too bad and gave me two options—bonding or veneer. Bonding is cheaper and quicker, but he said veneers last longer and look nicer. But they're also pricier and take more time.
I'm leaning towards bonding just cuz it's quicker and easier on the wallet, ya know? But then again, I don't wanna regret it later if it doesn't look as good or hold up as well. Anyone here had either one done? Which did you go with and how'd it turn out? I'm kinda stuck deciding...
I had bonding done on one of my front teeth about 3 years ago after a similar "incident" (mine involved a bike and a mailbox...don't ask). Honestly, it still looks pretty decent, but I'm always kinda paranoid it'll chip again if I bite into something hard.
"But then again, I don't wanna regret it later if it doesn't look as good or hold up as well."
Yeah, that's exactly how I feel now. Bonding's fine, but if you're anxious like me, veneers might give you more peace of mind long-term. Just my two cents though.
I get why veneers seem appealing—especially if you're nervous about durability—but honestly, bonding can hold up pretty well if it's done right. I've had bonding on my front tooth for almost 5 years now (thanks, slippery pool deck...), and so far, no issues. The key is really in how careful you are with it afterward. If you're cautious about biting into hard stuff and avoid habits like chewing ice or opening packages with your teeth (guilty...), bonding can last a surprisingly long time.
Veneers do offer more strength and usually look a bit more natural, but they're also pricier and involve shaving down some of your tooth enamel, which is irreversible. I'd say if your current bonding still looks decent, maybe stick with it until it actually needs replacing? Then you can reassess whether upgrading to a veneer makes sense for you. Just something to think about before jumping into veneers right away.
I chipped my front tooth years ago (faceplanting off a skateboard—classic teenage move), and bonding has held up surprisingly well for me too. I was tempted by veneers at first because they seemed like the "premium" fix, but after hearing about the enamel shaving bit, I backed off. I mean, once that's gone, it's gone, right?
My dentist said bonding can last a good while if you're not treating your teeth like tools (which I occasionally forget...oops). I'm coming up on 7 years now with mine, and honestly, it still looks pretty decent. Sure, veneers might be stronger and maybe look a tad more natural in some cases, but they're also pricier and permanent. I'm kinda glad I didn't jump straight into that route.
If your bonding is holding up fine, I'd stick with it until you actually need to replace it. Then you can always reconsider veneers down the road. Plus, dental tech keeps improving—who knows what cool options they'll have in a few years? Maybe we'll get super-teeth by then...
Yeah, bonding worked fine for me too, but after about 5 years it started discoloring a bit. Did anyone else notice theirs changing color over time, or was that just my luck?
