Composite Bonding in Essex
Composite bonding is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment that can give you a beautiful smile, with minimal preparation of your natural teeth. We’re Teeth Bonding experts, so you’re in safe hands.
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Cosmetic Bonding in Essex
Composite bonding, also known as dental bonding, is a fast and affordable dental treatment to correct minor cosmetic flaws and give you a natural-looking smile.
Whether it’s for a smile that’s affected by gaps, or teeth that need small adjustments, our dental experts have the technique, tools and expertise to create a more consistent appearance – and may be able to improve your oral health at the same time.
If you wonder what your teeth could look like with Composite Bonding, visit us for a consultation, get in touch with us, via our contact form, or by calling on: 01279 879526 to start your Composite Bonding journey in Essex. Prices start at £350.
Recent Composite Treatments
Our Patients Before & After
Even and level smile
Composite veneers from canine to canine to improve the shape and colour of this patients smile. Trauma & basic dentistry as a child left this poor chap with poorly shaped old fillings and a dark tooth. A difficult case to correct but well worth it in the end with a smile to dazzle.
Mask mild crowding
This patient’s mild overcrowding has been masked using composite bonding. The results speak for themselves!
Improve colour
Delighted to share with you this composite bonding case from canine to canine. The patient was unhappy with the mottling, colour and shade of their upper teeth. Minimally invasive, maximum result!
Improve shape of teeth
Making Great Smiles. A rewarding before and after smile makeover; with Invisalign®, Boutique whitening & direct freehand composite bonding.
Help close minor gaps
This young lady was unhappy with the angle of her teeth and the gaps between them. She was desperate to get them fixed before her summer holiday. One composite bonding session later and we have a patient ready to smile for the holiday camera.
Repair broken and chipped teeth
A very rewarding case. First we had to sort out the bite to make sure we had space to build up these front teeth then it was letting the magic of composite bonding do it’s work. And Voilá one happy patient!
What Sort of Dental Problems Does Teeth Bonding Treat?
Composite resin is often used for repairing cavities as an alternative to amalgam fillings. But it can also be used to correct a variety of cosmetic flaws, including:
Chips and cracks
Minor gaps
Severe discolouration which can’t be lightened with tooth whitening
Teeth of uneven length
Misshapen teeth
Exposed tooth roots because of receding gums
How Does Composite Bonding Work?
Your dentist colour-matches the resin to your other teeth to achieve the most natural-looking smile. If you would like your bonding to be whiter than your other teeth this is absolutely possible and we typically whiten the other teeth first and then complete your bonding to match.
After a thorough cleaning to remove plaque and tartar, a chemical roughening agent is applied to your teeth to improve the composite’s bonding strength. It also ensures that no enamel needs to be removed from the tooth’s surface.
The acrylic resin is applied in thin layers, then cured and hardened with a specialized light. Your dentist shapes and polishes your repaired tooth to help it blend seamlessly with your other teeth.
Composite bonding is typically performed without anaesthetic, but your dentist can administer a local anaesthetic to ease your dental anxiety.
This procedure is shorter than many other cosmetic procedures, lasting upwards from an hour, so that it can be completed in a single session. After that, all that’s left to do then is enjoy your new smile!
Your Composite Bonding Journey
1. Consultation
The first step on your treatment journey with our Composite Bonding Essex practices is an in-depth consultation. It helps us to assess your smile, allows us to look over your dental history, and ensures you can discuss your composite bonding treatment in advance.
2. Treatment
Composite bonding involves applying a putty-like, tooth-coloured resin to your smile, which is hardened under a UV light. The process is fast and painless, with lasting results. Some small preparation of the tooth surface is required, but the treatment isn’t considered invasive.
3. Aftercare
We are committed to dental excellence – so your dental care doesn’t end when we put down our tools. With this composite bonding it’s important to maintain good oral hygiene, attend regular check-ups, and avoid staining foods and drinks, as well as activities and habits which could potentially damage the resin e.g. chewing pen lids.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Composite Bonding last?
It depends on factors, such as how well it is cared for and the quality of the materials used. The aesthetic usually lasts five to ten years – but with good oral hygiene and avoiding bad habits e.g. nail biting, can last up to 15 years.
What is the treatment process?
First you’ll have a consultation to analyse the condition of your teeth, discuss the dental improvements you’d like and to confirm your suitability for treatment. If so, we can treat you in one of our Essex dental practices with the process streamlined so that it is completed in a single visit.
Can you whiten Composite Bonding?
Composite bonding can be whitened with care from a qualified dentist. This treatment involves applying a bleaching agent onto the surface of the existing composite material to remove stains for a brighter smile.
Can you drink coffee with Composite Bonding?
Drinking non-staining beverages like coffee shortly after composite bonding treatment is safe. This material can stand up against liquids when it has been dried and polished correctly by an experienced dentist.
Does Composite Bonding damage teeth?
No – resin composite bonding is safe and gentle on the teeth. Composite bonding can repair and reshape teeth whilst protecting any areas needing it, providing an experienced cosmetic dentist treats you.
Who is not suitable for Composite Bonding?
Composite bonding is not recommended for people with extensive decay or fracturing, as these conditions may compromise aesthetic results. Also, if you grind your teeth, your dentist may advise against composite bonding due to the possibility of it fracturing or shredding.
Can you get Composite Bonding on NHS?
Generally, dental treatments like Composite bonding are private treatments and therefore not covered by the NHS. Although it may cost a little more than an NHS treatment initially, it may be worth paying for the benefit of longer-lasting effects compared to some standard NHS treatments.
Is Composite Bonding better than veneers?
Bonding is a quick, relatively less expensive option for smaller fixes such as chips or cracks, but it does not last as long as veneers, which may require more investment in time and money. Veneers give you a long-term durability, but they are irreversible once put on your teeth.
Dislike your Composite Dental Bonding?
If you have had composite bonding and don’t like it, you can visit one of our Essex based practices, Dental Smiles Takeley, Dental Smiles Chelmsford or Dental Smiles Flagstaff to have the dental bonding assessed. We should then be able to remove and replace the previous dental work, or we can simply remove it (assuming the natural tooth surface underneath is untouched).
How do you remove Composite Bonding?
Most of the composite bonding work that people have will glow under a UV light. We can use a small UV light in your mouth to highlight the bonding and distinguish it from your natural teeth then we can carefully remove the composite whilst minimising damage to the natural tooth underneath the bond.
Patient Reviews
“Fantastic experience at Dental Smiles with Dr Andrew Sharpe. I started my Invisalign® journey in September and I am amazed at how incredible my teeth look. I also had teeth whitening and composite bonding. I always felt at ease at each appointment and all information given was clear and concise. All staff were welcoming and lovely too. I would highly recommend Dr Andrew Sharpe and Dental Smiles Chelmsford.”
— Danielle Button
Dental Smiles is by far the best dental practice I have ever been to. It is also the best equipped; everything is state of the art. All the staff, receptionists, technicians, hygienists and dentists are friendly and helpful.
My front teeth were badly stained and chipped. Dr Katy Charlton fitted crowns and a bridge on the upper teeth, and composite fillings on the lower incisors. She did a brilliant job. I am not embarrassed to smile any more. Dental Smiles are definitely my dental practice from now on.
— Peter Lockey
Fantastic service from start to finish! Great work from Dan and the team ! Finished off with some Bonding! Unreal outcome! Thanks guys! Highly recommended
— Paul Konchesky
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