COMPOSITE BONDING
Composite Bonding
Composite Bonding is a non-invasive treatment that can give you the smile of your dreams, with minimal or no preparation of your natural teeth. The dentist can redesign the shape of your teeth producing a beautiful natural smile.
Composite Bonding Overview
- No preparation of your teeth is required
- No injections required - pain free
- Improve the look and feel of your teeth
- Close spaces between the teeth
- Treatment is usualy complete in one visit to our practice
- Change the size of your teeth
Who needs a composite bonding procedure?
Composite bonding is a common dental procedure often recommended by dentists. If you have the following problems you may consider a composite bonding procedure.
- Spotted or discoloured teeth – often caused to excessive coffee or smoking
- Decaying teeth or cavities
- Spaces and gaps between teeth
- Receding gums or exposed roots
- Cosmetic problems
- Fractured, chipped or cracked teeth
- Mismatched teeth size – making teeth look longer
- Alternative teeth size-making teeth look longer
- Alternative to amalgam or metallic fillings
Your composite bonding treatment
The first step is to plan what teeth we want to re-shape and then use a special guide to select the level of whiteness we want to match up with your teeth.
To ensure a long-lasting bonding procedure as well as eliminating the risk of post-procedure infections, it is essential for the dentist to properly clean the dental surface.
Then we can apply the bonding, using a special UV light to harden the material.
Once this is done we may want to further shape the newly bonded tooth to make them fit in with your other teeth and give you that perfect smile
Life Benefits
- The treatment can be repeated in the future with no damage to the teeth at all
- No preparation for your teeth is required, meaning your teeth remain strong
- A natural, healthy looking smile that you will love to show off
- Cost-effective procedure, can be repeated in the future with no damage to the teeth at all
Frequently Asked Questions
The teeth will be cleaned thoroughly to remove any debris. The tooth is first etched to roughen the surface microscopically. An adhesive is then painted onto this surface and set using a bright light. A composite resin material is then sculpted in layers to the desired shape and size, and finally set using a bright light. The restoration is then shaped and polished to look and feel like a natural tooth.
A Bonding is typically painless and usually does not require anesthetic (unless it’s being performed to fill a cavity). For more complex cases we may need to use local anaesthestic Your dentist will discuss this with you at your initial consultation.
Unlike veneers and crowns, which need to be crafted by a dental lab and require multiple visits, bonding can be completed in one office visit!
A We understand some dental treatments will need finance so we are happy to offer 0% finance plans. Interest fee credit and low cost payment plans are a great way to spread the cost of your treatment. Our receptions team will be happy t ogo through everything with you
Depending on the location of your bonded teeth and how well you maintain them, bonding can typically last for three to 10 years. Although bonding resin material is strong, it is not as long‐lasting as other restorative procedures, like veneers or crowns. We do advise avoiding biting fingernails, chewing ice, or using your teeth to open bottles. While bonded teeth do not require specific care, it is vital that you maintain optimal oral health with consistent brushing, daily flossing, and regular hygiene visits here at High Street Dental practice in Burntwood.
Prices for composite bonding start from £275 per tooth