Perfect Your Beautiful Smile
Composite bonding is an increasingly popular cosmetic dental treatment used to improve the shape, colour and overall appearance of your teeth. It uses the same resin material as white fillings, and is most often used on the front teeth — the ones that show when you smile. Patients come to our Mill Hill clinic from across London for composite bonding results that look natural, healthy and entirely their own.
In addition, there have been huge advances in bonding materials in recent years. As a result, composite bonding can now disguise minor imperfections in the front teeth, close small gaps and hide minor tooth rotations — all with no damage to your natural teeth.
In short, composite bonding is a pain-free experience that, in most cases, requires just one visit to the practice. Your dentist chooses a shade of resin that closely matches the colour of your teeth, so the results look entirely natural.
First, your dentist picks a shade of resin that matches the natural colour of your teeth, and assesses the teeth to be treated.
Next, your dentist carefully applies the resin to your teeth, with no need for any drilling or damage to them.
Your dentist then carefully shapes and smooths the resin to hide any imperfections, for a result that looks entirely natural.
Finally, your dentist hardens the resin very quickly with the help of a special curing light.
Although composite bonding does not last as long as veneers, many patients find it a highly cost-effective way to transform their smile. You can repeat and maintain it with no damage at all to your teeth — making it one of the most accessible cosmetic treatments available, and a popular part of a smile makeover in London.
A natural, healthy smile that you are proud to show off.
No preparation of your teeth is required, meaning they remain strong.
We usually complete treatment in one short visit to the practice.
Coming from elsewhere in London? Send us a few photos of your smile for a virtual consultation and we will advise on whether composite bonding is right for you before you visit.
“This experience has been amazing — I got teeth bonding which came out looking just the way I wanted it to. Sam has done an amazing job and I can’t wait to go back and fix the rest of my teeth.”
“Sam explains everything in detail and takes the time to get to know her patients. My whole family are now patients at Ecladent.”
Composite bonding is a dental procedure that improves the appearance of your teeth. It uses a tooth-coloured composite resin. Your dentist bonds this to the teeth to restore or enhance their shape, size and colour. For example, it can repair damaged or chipped teeth, close gaps between teeth and improve their alignment. It is an affordable, quick alternative to porcelain veneers or crowns, and your dentist often completes it in a single visit. Your dentist colour-matches the resin to your natural teeth for a seamless, natural-looking result. Your dentist then polishes the finish so it blends perfectly with your smile. As a result, with good oral hygiene it can provide a long-lasting solution for chips, gaps and discolouration.
Composite bonding is a relatively pain-free procedure. In most simple cosmetic cases no drilling is needed, so anaesthetic is often unnecessary. However, where any preparation is required, your dentist can numb the area first so you feel no discomfort. The dentist sculpts and shapes the resin onto your teeth to fill gaps or repair chips, then hardens it with a curing light. You may notice some minor, temporary sensitivity afterwards as you adjust, which usually settles quickly and you can manage it with over-the-counter pain relief if needed. You can find general guidance on dental procedures on the NHS website. If you have any concerns, discuss them with your dentist beforehand so they can keep you comfortable throughout.
Composite bonding suits patients who want to improve the look of their front teeth without invasive treatment. For instance, it is ideal for closing small gaps, repairing minor chips, reshaping uneven teeth, and improving the colour of discoloured teeth. Because no healthy tooth structure is removed, it is a conservative option that keeps your natural teeth strong. It suits those with generally healthy teeth and gums best. In addition, your dentist will assess your suitability at a consultation and, if bonding is not the best fit, can discuss alternatives such as veneers or whitening as part of a wider smile makeover.
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