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Composite Bonding
Imagine having each tooth sculpted individually to the perfect shape, improving your smile’s symmetry, contouring and colour.
Composite bonding is a cosmetic treatment which can achieve great results, without the need for significant drilling or destruction to your existing teeth. It is an excellent alternative to veneers.
Fantastically Versatile
Using a tooth-coloured resin called composite, we can gently re-shape your smile tooth-by-tooth in one visit.
It’s a fantastically versatile treatment for chips and cracks, and it even improves your smile’s symmetry, contouring and colour. In selected cases, the composite resin can close gaps between the teeth.
The overall effect is up to you. Bonding can achieve anything from brilliant Hollywood-style smiles to a more natural look that accentuates your natural quirks. Designing your smile is a collaborative process and we will discuss the finer details beforehand to ensure you are happy with the final result.
Composite Bonding Treatment
Your dentist will begin by selecting the appropriate colour for the resin, using a guide to ensure it matches your natural tooth. If there is any decay present, the dentist will remove it before starting treatment. The surface of your tooth will be slightly roughened to prepare for the procedure, followed by the application of a liquid that helps the resin adhere properly.
Next, the dentist will mould and shape the resin to match the natural contours of your tooth. An ultraviolet light will then be used to harden the resin. After curing, the dentist will fine-tune the shape and polish the resin until it blends with your natural tooth.
Benefits of Composite Bonding Treatment
Here are a few reasons why dental composite bonding is a great choice for those looking to achieve the perfect smile:
- Quick and Effective: Composite bonding is a fast way to fix cosmetic concerns. The procedure is usually completed in a single visit to the dentist.
- Used to Treat Many Issues: The method can be used to fix many dental issues, including chips and cracks, gaps, discolouration and misaligned teeth.
- Painless: Composite bonding is entirely painless, requiring no anaesthesia or drilling. You can return to your normal activities immediately after the treatment.
- Cost-Effective: Compared to other cosmetic dental procedures, composite bonding is a more affordable option.
- Minimally Invasive: This treatment preserves your natural teeth, as there is no need for your dentist to use a drill.
Why May You Need Composite Bonding Treatment
Dental composite bonding is recommended for people experiencing a range of minor cosmetic dental issues, these include:
- Gaps and cracks
- Discoloured or stained teeth
- Jagged or chipped teeth.
It’s also an excellent option for patients looking to improve their smile without the need for more extensive treatments such as veneers or crowns.
Is Composite Bonding Right For Me?
Composite bonding is primarily used to address minor concerns. If you are experiencing more severe dental problems, such as significant tooth decay or misalignment, alternative treatments may be more appropriate.
Your overall health plays a crucial role in whether composite bonding is the right treatment option for you. The procedure requires a healthy foundation of teeth and gums. If you have underlying dental issues, they must be addressed before undergoing composite bonding treatment.
Composite Bonding Aftercare
For the first few days following treatment, your teeth will be settling and may be prone to staining. To ensure the best results, it’s crucial to avoid certain foods and drinks that could impact the bonding material.
Short-Term Care:
- Avoid sticky foods
- Refrain from smoking
- Limit coffee and red wine intake.
Long-Term Aftercare Tips:
Maintain good oral hygiene:
- Brush your teeth twice a day.
- Use dental floss daily.
- Rinse with a high-quality mouthwash to keep your teeth clean and fresh.
Protect your teeth:
- If you grind your teeth at night, consider using a mouthguard to prevent damage to the composite material.
Regular dental visits:
- Schedule regular check-ups so your dentist can monitor the bonding and address any issues quickly.
Finance Is Available For Composite Bonding!
To help you spread the cost of treatment, we’re proud to offer interest-free finance for up to two years!
To apply for finance, please contact your chosen practice and book a consultation. Once a treatment plan has been agreed upon, we will discuss payment options and send you an email to begin your online credit application.
Why Choose Us?
We’re committed to delivering high-quality dental care to all our patients. If you’re searching for a reputable clinic to receive composite bonding in Kent, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking to correct chipped or cracked teeth, or simply want to improve the appearance of your smile, we can help.
Before & After
Composite Bonding FAQs
For the majority of cases, composite is applied with no drilling to the natural tooth. If an adjustment to the tooth is required, it will be discussed in your consultation.
The majority of cases are pain-free without the need for local anaesthetic!
In some cases, straightening is required before bonding, otherwise, bonding can make your teeth appear thick and bulky. That being said, in some cases, composite bonding may be strategically placed to disguise or minimise the appearance of gaps or crooked teeth.
Composite bonding is a single-session treatment, used to correct small imperfections, chips, cracks and minor spacing between the teeth. No drilling is involved.
Veneers are ultra-fine and perfectly polished porcelain, designed to cover your teeth. Minimal preparation to the natural tooth may be required. They are normally recommended for larger imperfections of the teeth and, as they are lab-made, are more costly than composite bonding.
Composite bonding is done in a single appointment. However, we will always book a consultation first to go over the finer details, and a review appointment at the end of treatment to ensure you are completely happy with the final result.
Typically, we see good results for up to 5 years, depending on care and maintenance. We advise regular polishing as bonding can pick up stains from coffee and red wine.
It is a great treatment for a variety of cases – from chips and cracks, stains and discolouration, general wear and much more. It can improve the smile’s symmetry and colour. In some cases, it can even close gaps between teeth.
Contact Us
If you’d like to find out more about composite bonding at one of our clinics in Kent, please get in touch with a member of our team today.
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