Composite bonding.

Composite bonding uses a tooth-coloured material that your dentist shapes onto your teeth. It's a gentle way to make small changes, usually without drilling or injections.

• Chipped or broken edges
• Small gaps between teeth
• Teeth that are slightly short, uneven or worn
• Small marks or patches on the front of teeth

1. We talk about what you'd like to change and check your teeth are healthy.
2. We match the shade of the material to your teeth.
3. Your dentist adds the material, layer by layer, and shapes it.
4. A special light sets it hard.
5. We polish it to a smooth, natural finish.

• Brush and clean between your teeth as normal.
• Avoid biting hard things like nails, pens and ice.
• Cut down on tea, coffee and red wine, as bonding can stain over time.
• Keep up your hygiene visits to keep it polished.

Bonding doesn't change colour with whitening. If you'd like whiter teeth too, whiten first and we'll match the bonding to your new shade. Bonding can chip or stain over time, but it can usually be repaired or polished.

The total depends on how many teeth you'd like treated. You'll get a written price before we start. “From” prices start at that amount and depend on your treatment. Your dentist will give you a written plan and price before any work starts. See all our prices.