Why can't my dental bonding be removed?

Why can't my dental bonding be removed?

• “A former dentist bonded my "canine" tooth (upper near front) without my consent. She said I needed a filling. I didn't know she really meant bonding. (There was a severe language barriar as she was Asian and I am not). I know that with this tooth that was bonded, it showed a tiny amount of receeding gumline, BUT I was in no pain whatsoever and never complained about it to her. Still a year later, I can't believe she still did this without me realizing what she was really doing. Very soon after this bonding, the inside of my upper lip was blistering and so very soar. I looked like Angelina Jolie by the end of the week. It hurt to brush as I couldn't help but touch the inside of my lip while brushing. I sought out a new de

• Answer:

  It can but you don't want it. To remove it would grind away too much of your tooth and perhaps leave you with a tooth that would have to be removed. Having said that a good dentist should be able to smooth things out for you so it won't hurt your lip.