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Bond with Confidence: 5 Simple Ways to Care for Your Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a popular and effective way to repair chips, close gaps, or enhance the shape of your teeth. At Del Mar Family Dentistry in Solana Beach, California, Drs. Thomas Fitzpatrick and Dale Trudeau offer expertly applied dental bonding that blends seamlessly with your natural smile. To help your bonding last and stay looking its best, you can follow a few easy habits. Here are five simple ways to care for your dental bonding.
1. Be Gentle with Your Teeth
Bonding material is strong, but it is not invincible. Avoid biting on hard foods like ice, hard candy, or popcorn kernels. Using teeth as tools to open packages or chew pens can damage your dental work. Treat your bonded teeth with care, just like you would with natural enamel.
2. Maintain a Consistent Oral Hygiene Routine
Good brushing and flossing habits protect your bonding and natural teeth. To prevent scratching the bonding material, use non-abrasive toothpaste and a toothbrush with soft bristles. Floss daily to remove food particles and plaque between your teeth and the gum line.
3. Watch What You Eat and Drink
Bonded teeth can stain more easily than natural enamel. Try to limit your intake of staining substances like coffee, red wine, tea, and tobacco. If you do indulge, rinse your mouth with water afterward or brush your teeth when possible. This helps prevent discoloration and keeps your bonding looking bright.
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4. Visit Your Dentist Regularly
Routine dental checkups allow Drs. Fitzpatrick and Trudeau monitor the condition of your bonding and can touch up or polish the bonded areas if needed. Regular cleanings also help keep your entire mouth healthy, supporting the longevity of your cosmetic dental work.
5. Consider a Night Guard if You Grind Your Teeth
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can quickly wear down dental bonding. If you grind at night, a custom night guard from our office can protect your teeth and investment. If you chronically grind your teeth due to bruxism, the constant wear and tear on your bond could cause it to crack, chip, or break. This results in additional visits to the dentist and extra costs. Looking into a night guard to protect your teeth from this grinding force is a simple solution that can extend the life of your bonding.
Keep Your Smile in Top Shape
Caring for your dental bonding does not require much effort, but it can greatly affect how long your results last. If you have questions about bonding or want to schedule an appointment in Solana Beach, CA, call Del Mar Family Dentistry today at (858) 360-3102. Your smile is in great hands with Drs. Fitzpatrick and Trudeau.
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Dr. Dale Trudeau
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Del Mar Family Dentistry is served by four experienced and talented physicians: Drs. Dale Trudeau, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Nikko Johnson, and Erik Balinghasay.
Dr. Dale Trudeau has served the community of Del Mar and Solana Beach since 1984. He is a graduate and former instructor at USC School of Dentistry and has completed many hours of advanced training in restorative, cosmetic, implant dentistry, and Invisalign. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS), and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Trudeau is active in the community and volunteers at many local charities and youth organizations.
Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) in San Diego and Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry. He is a Research Associate at PLNU, YMCA, and Foundation for Worldwide Health, along with being a member of the ADA, CDA, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and SDCDS. Dr. Fitzpatrick has a passion to provide sustainable dental services to underserved communities both locally and globally. In 2013 he founded Cura Coffee Company to help fund the non-profit work of Cura Smiles. This non-profit has been able to build a dental clinic in the diverse community of City Heights, San Diego to help serve the underserved in their dental needs.
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Dr. Nikko Johnson is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma University College of Dentistry. After completing her dental residency, she practiced as a general dentist in Oklahoma and North Carolina before obtaining her Master of Science in Periodontology from the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry. Among her competencies are prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases and treatment modalities with advanced oral plastic surgeries. She has had the honor of providing dental care to veterans for many years.
Dr. Erik Balinghasay is a graduate of the University of California San Diego(UCSD) and University of California Los Angeles(UCLA), School of Dentistry. Upon graduating from UCLA, he pursued advanced speciality training in Endodontics, the dental specialty related to root canals, at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is a Board-Certified Endodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.