Composite Bonding is a fast and affordable cosmetic treatment that can re-shape and lengthen your teeth, fill minor gaps, repair chips, and disguise discolouration.
Composite bonding uses a tooth-coloured glass resin to restore the look of your teeth. It is an excellent alternative to more invasive cosmetic treatments, and while not permanent, cosmetic bonding can last up to 10 years with a good at-home oral hygiene regimen and regular dental visits. For long-lasting results, continue brushing and flossing twice a day, and avoid excessively hard or chewy foods.
Composite bonding is a non-invasive treatment and in most cases, does not require any permanent changes to your teeth. You won’t require a local anaesthetic unless the bonding is close to the nerve.
One of the dentists at The Edge Dental will administer a chemical roughening agent to the tooth surface. They will then apply the composite resin before curing and hardening it using a curing light. The tooth is then shaped and smoothed to blend in with your natural teeth, giving you a straight, bright smile.
The treatment can be completed in a single appointment so that you can leave our dental clinic the same day with an improved and confident smile.
Composite bonding can address a range of cosmetic concerns, including chipped or cracked teeth, minor gaps, uneven tooth shape or length, and surface discolouration. It’s a versatile treatment that can make a significant difference to your smile in a single visit.
With a good oral hygiene routine and regular dental check-ups, composite bonding can last up to 10 years. To help protect your results, brush and floss twice daily and avoid biting into very hard or excessively chewy foods.
Composite bonding is a non-invasive treatment and is generally very comfortable. In most cases, no local anaesthetic is needed — the only exception is if the bonding is being applied very close to the nerve.
No, though both are cosmetic treatments. Composite bonding uses a resin applied directly to the tooth surface and requires no drilling or removal of tooth structure. Porcelain veneers involve more preparation and are generally more durable, but composite bonding is faster, more affordable, and fully reversible.
