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How to Fix Broken, Chipped, Worn Teeth and Improve your Smile

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Monday, 24 August 2020 / Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty

How to Fix Broken, Chipped, Worn Teeth and Improve your Smile

‘Teeth are always in style’. Dr. Seuss

I have been smiling without showing my teeth recently (see below) because I have not been particularly happy with their condition. My top front teeth had become weakened and worn down, the edges were rough and the enamel was damaged. They had also lost length. Seemingly, this is common as you age. You all know the phrase ‘long in the tooth’!

Grinding my teeth over the years while sleeping has not helped and yes, I did have a mouth guard but I lost it about two years ago and never replaced it. I know losing it was irresponsible, but not replacing it was unforgiveable.

Anyway, I returned to Dr Sarah Flannery, my dentist at the Seapoint Clinic, Blackrock.  This was where I had my implants seven years ago.  We had discussed some work on these worn-down teeth before, but I had been put off by the expense. And the procedure of taking away some of the actual tooth and then capping it did not appeal to me either. You can see (below) the difference in length between my two front teeth and the two on either sides. There is also a lot of wear and tear.

NEW PROCEDURE

Composite Bonding

But I was delighted to be told by Sarah that she had a new way to treat my teeth. Since I had seen her, she had completed a Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry from King’s College London and one of her new techniques is composite bonding (which is a white resin) to deal with problems such as wear-and-tear damage.

In my case, she just needed to add on to the ends of the six teeth at the top. The entire procedure took about one and a quarter hours. A shade of resin was selected to match my teeth. This was carefully applied and shaped and smoothed over the tooth.  A special light is used to harden the resin and finally my teeth are polished. See a close-up of the finished teeth below.

ADVANTAGES

  • One visit
  • Repairs my damaged teeth
  • No anaesthetic needed.
  • Reasonably priced
  • Protects my teeth
  • Non-invasive
  • Looks natural
  • You can eat straight away
  • No discomfort/no drilling
  • No preparation needed

SMILING

I paid €150 per tooth.

My teeth are strengthened against breakage and decay. They should last about five years, depending on how I look after my teeth. I do have a new mouthguard too!

And they look so much better.  I am now no longer reluctant to show them again.

And I am heading back in a month to get my bottom teeth, also badly worn, sorted.

www.seapointclinic.ie

 

 

Tagged under: Composite bonding, Dr Sarah Flannery, How to fix worn down teeth, New dental techniques, Non invasive teeth repair, Oral health, Seapoint Clinic, Teeth bonding, teeth health

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24 Comments to “ How to Fix Broken, Chipped, Worn Teeth and Improve your Smile”

  1. Len says :Reply
    August 24, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    And you have such a beautiful smile! I’m glad to know there is an easier way to fix this kind of problem. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 25, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      It is great news and so easy. Thanks for commenting.

  2. Siobhan O’DRISCOLL says :Reply
    August 25, 2020 at 9:01 am

    Looking great Hilda! 😬

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 25, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      Thanks Siobhan xx

  3. ROBIN LAMONTE says :Reply
    August 25, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Hilda,

    Your teeth look wonderful and I know you’re thrilled with the results!
    A beautiful smile is so important because it lifts our mood when we smile.
    I am so happy you shared this with us!

    Hugs,
    Robin

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 25, 2020 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks Robin. Yes smiling again. And delighted that it was affordable and non-invasive.xx

  4. Siobhan says :Reply
    August 25, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Oh my God it’s amazing! You have such a great smile I’m so interested I thought it would’ve been so much more

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 26, 2020 at 7:54 am

      I had put it off when porcelain veneeers was the only option because that was so expensive…thousands and I did not like the fact that they took away part of your good tooth. Seemingly this is the way forward. No pain in any sense.

  5. Gail says :Reply
    August 26, 2020 at 9:56 am

    I’m so glad you shared this Hilda because I’ve been thinking about trying to improve my teeth for a while, but wasn’t keen on the cost of new veneers or whatever. I asked my dentist about composites a while ago but she doesn’t do it, so will need to look around.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 28, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks Gail. Yes look into it. I am delighted.

  6. mireille says :Reply
    August 26, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    I just went to the dentist and he found some cavities: will have to go get those taken care of but you can bet I bought a new electric toothbrush and am flossing diligently right now!
    http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 26, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      I use an electric toothbrush too and am delighted with it. It is so important to keep our teeth healthy. Thanks for reading.

  7. Rashmi says :Reply
    August 28, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    Wow.. your smile looks amazing dear 🙂
    Beauty and Fashion/Rampdiary/Glamansion

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 28, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      Thank you so much

  8. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    August 29, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    You look fabulous and have a beautiful smile and lovely white teeth! I would like to have mine whitened, but am scare it will hurt! Jacqui x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 31, 2020 at 4:10 am

      I had mine whitened a few years ago. It is not painful, just a little uncomfortable..

  9. Jess says :Reply
    August 30, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    Your teeth look great Hilda! So interesting the advancement that have come in dentistry. The price seems reasonable too. My hubby grinds his teeth!
    Jessxx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 31, 2020 at 4:09 am

      The mouthguard stops that Jess and protects the teeth…

  10. Susie Truett says :Reply
    August 31, 2020 at 2:38 am

    It is amazing the advances they’ve made in dentistry. Happy to hear that it was affordable and they look so good! Now you can show off that beautiful smile with confidence.👏❤️

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 31, 2020 at 4:08 am

      Thanks Susie. Yes it is wonderful to see it is all about preserving the teeth now.

  11. Emma Peach says :Reply
    September 1, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    That’s a great result Hilda! I hadn’t heard about this technique before. My two top front teeth are a little bit see through at the very ends – my dentist tells me not to snack on fruit because of acid erosion but I love apples and grapes! Thanks for linking up!

    Emma xxx
    http://www.style-splash.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 2, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Look into it Emma. Amazing.

  12. Laurie says :Reply
    September 9, 2020 at 7:26 am

    I’m so tempted to try this Hilda. What an amazing transformation! And it sounds pain free too. I’m an absolute baby when it comes down to dental visits! xx

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 9, 2020 at 9:57 am

      No pain..lots to gain…

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