Composite Bonding
Composite Bonding is a non-invasive cosmetic solution that can be used to completely transform your smile.
What is composite bonding?
Composite bonding is a non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment that can transform your smile. A tooth-coloured composite material is applied to the surface of the tooth and moulded to suit the desired shape. We use this treatment to change the shape of the teeth, make them thinner, wider, longer and to close small gaps.The finish of this treatment blends perfectly into your natural teeth. At Ibbott&Co, we often use composite bonding as an alternative to ceramic veneers as the teeth aren’t damaged in any way.
How long does it take?
Composite bonding treatment is often completed in just one visit. As it is non-invasive treatment, often you will not need an anaesthetic.You will walk away from the practice with a new and improved smile. It’s amazing how much of a change a small amount of bonding in the right places can make.
How long does composite bonding last?
Composite bonding can last anywhere between five and ten years with good care. While bonding material has excellent strength, the material is not as strong as natural tooth enamel. You will have to take a little more care such as not biting sellotape with your front teeth. The really great thing about composite bonding is that it can be easily repaired by the dentist or therapist.
“For many years now I have been working to develop my skills rebuilding and enhancing the shape of teeth with composite resin. I use fine brushes to mould the material and to help me to simulate the natural lines and flow of tooth shapes. This helps me to change the way that the light falls on the teeth and can help to make them look longer, thinner, wider – whatever we need.The thing I really love about composite bonding is that I don’t have to cut any tooth away to do it. It’s all additive. I’m just putting back what was there originally and has been lost or I’m just adding some enhancements. This means that I can enhance and change a patient’s smile without doing any damage. That floats my boat.”
— Dr Chris Ibbott