Composite bonding is a minimally-invasive treatment to improve the shape and colour of the teeth. The procedure involves the application of a composite resin to a single tooth or multiple teeth in order to improve the appearance. 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, or something in between.
Bonding is suitable for most adult but treatment is not suitable for everyone. The dentist will advise you during the examination. Please note on heavily restored teeth or misaligned teeth other treatment maybe be needed before bonding
No, whitening should be done before any bonding treatment, this would allow the dentist to colour match your teeth perfectly and also allow you to continue to whiten them in the future
Bonding usually lasts two to five years. Think of it as having your nails or your hair done – it’ll need maintenance every few months because the bonding can pick up stains from coffee, red wine and smoking. So don’t be tempted to skip your usual checkups and hygiene!
Ideally, your teeth need to be straightened first because bonding involves adding a material to the teeth. If the teeth are crowded, the bonding would have to be made very thick, which means it can look unnatural. Even worse, it could cause gum disease where the bonding material meets the gums.
