Composite Bonding

Sometimes, tooth whitening alone is not enough to resurrect a stunning smile. Dental bonding is often used to repair small chips or cracks and cover up troublesome tooth-stains. Our skilled cosmetic dentist will apply a thin coat of acrylic resin to your teeth. We can sculpt the resin as it hardens so that it evenly covers and fills the damaged areas.

The acrylic is meticulously matched to the natural shade of your teeth or changed if you have full veneers. The results will look so natural that even you may not be able to tell which teeth you’ve had work on. The results are comparable to improvements accomplished by our porcelain veneers, only less expensive.

When your dental bonding treatment with us is complete, you will be able to smile confidently and easily.

There are several steps involved in the composite bonding process, including:

Examining your teeth: we will take a close look at the tooth in question and plan out how to restore it with composite bonding.

Preparation stage: the tooth is roughened and etched using gel, and bonding primers and resin are applied. The composite can then be applied in stages and sculpted, allowing us to create a precise restoration in keeping with neighbouring teeth. It’s this ‘bit-by-bit’ application that makes composite bonding so attractive to dentists, as it allows for a highly accurate result.

Finishing touches: we match the pigments with your tooth shade and harden the area with a high-intensity UV light. Meaning you can leave the practice here with a brand new smile and resume your normal activities straight away.

What is Involved?

Bonding gives natural-looking results: the composite resin material used for composite bonding is carefully layered to match the subtle light-reflecting properties of real tooth enamel.

Minimally-invasive treatment process: while cosmetic bonding may requires removing some tooth enamel, this is a lot less than is necessary for a veneer. In most cases no tooth tissue is required to be removed.

Cost-effective: cosmetic bonding is the cost-effective counterpart of veneers. Veneers are more durable, but can become costly, especially if multiple teeth are being treated.

Fast treatment: composite bonding can take as little as an 3 hours, and you won’t usually need a follow-up appointment. In comparison, veneers and crowns will take at least two appointments to complete.

Advantages

Not as durable as veneers: whilst composite resin is a durable material that can last for as long as ten years, it doesn’t match the porcelain used for veneers. Crowns are also a more long-lasting option compared to cosmetic bonding.

Not resistant to stains: veneers are well-known for being highly stain-resistant. Unfortunately, the same is not true of composite bonding, which means making the right dietary choices and being regimental with your brushing is very important if you want to keep your bonded tooth looking its best.

More easily damaged: if you’re planning to opt for composite bonding, you should be prepared to make a conscious effort to avoid anything that might chip or damage the tooth. Avoid bad habits like chewing pencils, your fingernails and biting on ice cubes, as this can do so.

If you’re partaking in contact sports, be sure to wear a sports mouthguard to protect your bonded tooth (and your other teeth) from the risk of trauma. Although a bonded tooth is more prone to damage, it is fast and easy to repair.

Disadvantages

Brush: brush twice a day for two minutes, morning and evening. If you’re unsure how to get the best out of your brushing, please ask our Dental Clinician to demonstrate to you.

Floss: floss along the gum line and carefully between the adjacent teeth to the bonded tooth. If you find flossing a challenge, you can also use interdental brushes.

Top up on water: many people underestimate the role water has to play in maintaining a healthy mouth. Getting into the habit of drinking water after every time you eat will make sure your mouth is free of food particles and bacteria that might harm your bonded tooth, and indeed all your other teeth.

Watch out for staining: remember that the composite resin used for tooth bonding will stain. Avoid smoking, sugary and dark-coloured food and drink and red wine.

Avoid habits that lead to wear: habits like biting fingernails, pens, and ice will almost certainly cause your bonded tooth to wear away. Protect the resin from this risk by sticking to only food and drink and not objects!

After Care

Composite Veneers (Full Tooth Coverage) -From £250

Edge Bonding - Frome £200

Diastimer Closing (Gap Between Front Teeth) - From £250

Prices

If you are interested in Composite Bonding, please feel free to contact us via our social media or contact number.

Please note you will be required to supply photos of your teeth to ensure you are suitable for the treatment prior to your appointment.

We offer a consultation (£50 redeemable off your treatment) for all treatments; during this appointment we can provide a mock version of what the bonding will look like in your own mouth.

You are required to be dentally fit prior to treatment and advise to have received a check up within the last 6 months.

All Dental Treatments are currently carried out in our Middlesbrough practice.

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