Composite bonding
Enhance your natural smile with composite bonding
Composite bonding is a minimally invasive cosmetic dental treatment that can make a beautiful difference to your smile.
Using a tooth-coloured composite resin, small amounts of material are carefully applied and sculpted onto your teeth to improve their shape, size and overall appearance. The material is colour-matched to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, creating a beautiful, natural-looking result.
Whether you're looking to repair a chipped tooth, close small gaps or enhance the overall appearance of your smile, composite bonding is a versatile treatment that can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, often in just one appointment!
It can help with
- Repair chipped or worn teeth: Restore the appearance of teeth that have become chipped, uneven or worn down.
- Close small gaps: Improve the appearance of spaces between teeth for a more uniform smile.
- Reshape uneven teeth: Improve the length, shape and proportions of teeth that may look shorter or irregular.
- Improve discolouration: Cover certain stains or areas of discolouration that may not respond well to traditional whitening.
- Create a more balanced smile: Enhance the overall symmetry and appearance of your teeth.
How it works
Your composite bonding journey starts with a consultation with Dr Theeps, where you'll discuss what you'd like to improve about your smile and explore the results you'd like to achieve.
Once you've agreed on a treatment plan, Dr Theeps will then gently shape and sculpt the composite material to achieve your desired look, ensuring it blends naturally with your surrounding teeth.
The composite is hardened using a special curing light before being polished to give it a smooth, natural-looking finish.
What patients say
“My teeth look so naturally straight! People hardly guess I had Invisalign and composite bonding!”
Questions people ask
How long does composite bonding last?
With the right care, composite bonding can last several years. Its longevity will depend on factors such as your bite, oral hygiene habits and lifestyle. Over time, the material may experience some wear, staining or minor chipping, but one of the advantages of composite bonding is that it can often be repaired or refreshed if needed.
Is composite bonding painful?
Composite bonding is generally a comfortable and minimally invasive treatment. In most cases no drilling at all is required, and treatment can usually be carried out without the need for local anaesthetic. Dr Theeps will always make sure you're comfortable throughout your appointment.
Will composite bonding look natural?
Absolutely! One of the key aims of composite bonding is to enhance your smile while keeping it looking natural. The resin is carefully colour-matched to your teeth and sculpted to complement their existing shape and proportions. The aim is to create a result that looks like a beautiful version of your natural smile.
Will my teeth need to be shaved down?
In the majority of cases, composite bonding requires no removal of your natural tooth structure. The material is usually applied directly onto the tooth, making it a more conservative option than some other cosmetic treatments.
Can composite bonding stain?
Composite resin can pick up stains over time, particularly from foods and drinks such as coffee, tea and red wine. Maintaining good oral hygiene, limiting staining foods and drinks, and attending regular hygiene appointments can help keep your bonding looking its best.
Can composite bonding be whitened?
Composite bonding does not respond to teeth whitening in the same way as natural tooth enamel. If you're considering whitening your teeth, it's usually best to do this before having composite bonding so the material can be matched to your desired tooth shade.