Composite Bonding

Composite Bonding

Composite bonding is a modern way to restore teeth, either for cosmetic reasons, or to build up tooth structure that has been lost.

It involves bonding a tooth coloured resin material to existing teeth to reshape them or improve their colour.

We bond on very strongly the resin material, polish it up, and this will last for many years.

Composite bonding is appropriate for pretty much every patient

Why is composite bonding necessary?

Bonding is not necessary, it is purely a cosmetic treatment. Bonding does not usually require the dentist to remove any part of your tooth.

The restoration will last 5-6 years before it needs to be polished up or repaired in some way.

Composite bonding is a completely pain free procedure. There is: 

  1. No anaesthetic required
  2. No drilling required
  3. No change to the existing tooth structure

Just polishing of the teeth, and then gently adding on the resin material and then giving that a very high grade polish at the end.

It is composite material that is glued to your teeth to give them your preferred shape or colour.


Can I get bonding after orthodontic treatment?

We often provide composite bonding to our patients after braces. Often when the teeth are misaligned, they can get a lot of wear and chipping especially on the front teeth.

This can be very noticeable when the teeth have been straightened. We can then build up the teeth after the braces have been removed with bonding.

This results in straight and properly shaped teeth and the results can be dramatic.


Is bonding suitable for damaged or discoloured teeth?

We can also provide composite bonding to damaged and discoloured teeth - especially teeth with white marks on the front (a very common problem in Northern Ireland due to the fluoride in water). 

By removing a little of the blemish from the front of the tooth (often we don’t need anaesthetic as the blemish is usually shallow) we can restore the tooth or teeth and make them look pretty much perfect again.


Considering going abroad for cosmetic bonding? WAIT!


We’ve seen a number of dental bonding cases in recent times that have not gone well.

We're sorry to say that this is typically as a result of people going to Turkey to see a dentist for a ‘cheaper’ price.

If this is something you are thinking about doing, we would suggest that you take a moment to reflect on the following:

  • If there is an issue with your teeth after your treatment abroad, you have nowhere to turn.
  • Clinics in eastern Europe are not regulated by any dental bodies
  • If you have a dispute with a clinic, it's up to you to resolve it
  • Bear in mind that while the price of the dental work may seem affordable, you will also need to pay for flight, hotel, food and transportation

We encourage patients who are considering going abroad for dental work to book a consultation with us.

That way, at least you can make a more informed decision as to what your options are.


Want to chat more?

During your consultation, we can discuss the full range of possible treatments, whether it be orthodontics, veneers (composite, porcelain or other) or dental bonding.

We often offer bonding in conjunction with tooth whitening (bleaching). This is especially popular after braces and also with wedding parties to improve their teeth before the big day. 

We usually recommend that you bleach your teeth first as it helps to see the final colour of your teeth before we add the bonding.

We can then use a perfectly matched colour of composite to improve the tooth’s appearance.


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