Composite Bonding Treatment

Our highly skilled dentists frequently restore smiles using composite bonding. This technique effectively corrects minor imperfections, resulting in a natural appearance.

What is composite bonding?

Composite bonding is a non-invasive treatment that improves the appearance of your natural teeth by applying a resin material to form a new surface layer.

Our experienced dentists often recommend composite bonding to fill gaps, repair discolouration, rebuild damaged areas, and enhance the shape and appearance of your teeth.

What does composite bonding look like?

One of the key benefits of composite bonding is its ability to be colour-matched to your existing teeth. The composite resin restores the tooth’s original function while maintaining a natural appearance. Unless you choose to tell them, no one will notice that you’ve had the procedure.

Why might I need composite bonding?

One of our dentists may recommend composite bonding to repair the following concerns:

• Chipped or cracked teeth
• Decayed teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Fractured or worn teeth
• Discoloured or stained teeth

What is the composite bonding treatment process?

Composite bonding is minimally invasive.

After your consultation, you will be invited back to our warm and welcoming practice, where one of our skilful dentists will colour-match the composite resin to your existing teeth, ensuring a natural shade. Your tooth will then be prepared and the resin will be applied. After this, the resin is hardened and polished by UV light.

Composite bonding can usually be completed in just one sitting. If multiple teeth need to be bonded, this may require multiple appointments. We will discuss this with you based on your oral health and individual needs.

The benefits of composite bonding

When you visit our practice, our knowledgeable team will take the time to discuss the right treatment for you, talking through your oral health history and the goals you’d like to achieve for your smile.

There are many benefits of opting for composite bonding treatment, including:

• Results can be made to look completely natural
• Predictable aesthetic and functional results
• No drilling needed
• No injections required
• Can be completed in a single appointment
• Reversible in most cases
• Failure is rare and very easy to fix
• Applied directly in the chair without laboratory involvement
• Suitable for patients of all ages

Composite bonding aftercare

Care for your composite bonding as you would your natural teeth. Brush with fluoride toothpaste and floss twice daily.

Just like your enamel, composite resin bonding can become stained. To keep your smile looking fresh and white, limit your consumption of food and drinks with a strong colour, such as black coffee and red wine. We also recommend visiting our practice twice a year, or every six months, for your regular dentist and hygienist appointments.

If you are continuing to experience discomfort after your composite bonding treatment, or if something doesn’t feel right, please contact us immediately.

Cost of dental bonding

The cost of dental bonding can vary based on the number of teeth being bonded and your personalised treatment plan. Your dentist will provide a detailed cost estimate before treatment begins, ensuring there are no hidden fees. Composite bonding prices start from £400 per tooth with the option of package offers and upgrades! Our team is always available to answer any questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here at Priors Hall Dental, we understand you may be nervous before your composite bonding treatment. That’s why we’ve put together some of our most frequently asked questions to put your mind at ease before the simple procedure. If you would like to learn more about composite bonding, please call our Northampton practice today on 01536 214 144. A member of our friendly team will be more than happy to answer your questions.