Bonding
Cosmetic Bonding requires quite a lot of ‘artistic skill’ on behalf of the dentist and not all dentists carry out cosmetic bonding.
- Average Cost:from £70
- Treatment Length:From half an hour
- Used to Treat:
- Available From:Cosmetic Dentist
Bonding is where a composite resin material is bonded (ie dentally glued) to the tooth. Composite resins are tooth colored resins which can be used to repair chips in teeth, close small gaps, alter the shape of teeth or cover over marks and discolourations.
The composite resin chosen was colour matched to the patients teeth and directly applied to the teeth. The advantages of this treatment is that it is quick to do, can be undone if wanted, doesn’t affect the teeth underneath and is relatively inexpensive to do. Typical fees for bonding are £60-100 per tooth.
The patient below was unhappy with the discolourations on his front teeth and composite resin bonding was used to mask these discolourations.
Composite bonding can also be combined with other treatments such as tooth whitening. In the example below, the patient desired whiter teeth and didn’t like the small gaps between her teeth. A professional tooth whitening treatment was carried out and then the gaps were closed using composite resin bonding.
How long will it last?
Typically, 3-5 years. Composite resin is not as strong or durable as ceramic but it is easy to replace should any bonding composite wear or chip.
Another example where composite bonding was used to repair the biting edges of the upper front teeth following a professional whitening treatment.
Cosmetic Bonding requires quite a lot of ‘artistic skill’ on behalf of the dentist and not all dentists carry out cosmetic bonding. To find a dentist experienced in cosmetic dental bonding in your area click here. Many of the dentists on this site will offer a free consultation to discuss any cosmetic concerns and advise on whether composite bonding may be an appropriate treatment for you.













