Composite Bonding
A Quick Solution to Enhance Your Smile
Composite Bonding is generally used for filling any gaps in your teeth that can develop over time as your teeth move. This method involves composite resin that is carefully shaped and moulded onto the tooth to effectively restore its original appearance. The colour of the resin is matched to your tooth shade to ensure a natural appearance.
Benefits of Composite Bonding
- Typically completed in a single appointment.
- A quick and effective solution to fix minor cosmetic issues.
- Non-invasive procedure.
- Doesn’t damage your natural smile.
- With proper oral hygiene and regular cleaning, composite bonds should last for years.
- Unlike veneers, Composite Bonding is fully reversible, giving you the freedom to change your mind and be confident in your smile.
Price on examination
1-2 appointments
Composite Bonding with Teeth Whitening
Composite Bonding can also act as a solution for stained teeth and may be used alongside Teeth Whitening treatments to enhance the brightness of your smile.
When opting for composite bonding, it is typically recommended to undergo teeth whitening beforehand. This is because the composite resin is colour-matched to your teeth following the whitening treatment, as the bonding material cannot be whitened further once it is applied.
Before Composite Bonding
After Composite Bonding
How to take care of your Composite Bonding?
To ensure proper care and maintenance of your composite bonding, consider the following guidelines:
- You must avoid tea, coffee and smoking for 48 hours after having the treatment.
- Regularly visit your hygienist and maintain a consistent brushing routine to ensure the longevity of your Composite Bonding.
- Avoid biting your nails or using your teeth to bite on hard objects, as this may cause the resin to chip.
By following these practices your composite bonds should last for many years to come!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Composite Bonding?
Composite Bonding is the process of applying composite material to the teeth in order to repair or enhance them in terms of both colour and shape. The composite material allows the tooth to retain its natural colour or, in the case of discolored teeth, restore it to its original shade. Composite Bonding is particularly effective to repair chipped or crooked teeth, as the composite material can be used to fill gaps and restore teeth to their normal shape.
What are the advantages of Composite Bonding?
Composite Bonding offers several advantages. It is a pain-free and discreet option that does not damage your natural teeth, and it is a quick and effective process that typically requires only a few appointments. Composite Bonding includes two main techniques: composite veneers, which cover the entire tooth, and composite edge bonding, which enhances the tooth’s shape by refining its edges.
Either way, this process is painless and effectively addresses minor dental imperfections, repairing small damages to your teeth.
Can Composite Bonding fix crooked teeth?
How long does Composite Bonds last?
On average, Composite Bonding lasts around 5 years. However, there are a wide variety of external factors that will affect the bonding’s lifespan. These include placement of the Composite Bonding, the health of your natural teeth, and how well you take care of your teeth.