Cosmetic Bonding

What is bonding?

Bonding is the skilful use of modern “composite” materials to perfectly blend with teeth to change their shape, making them longer or wider.

We can also change the colour of teeth, treat decay, fix broken teeth and improve the bite.

Sometimes bonding is used to test out the cosmetics and the bite before it is replaced with veneers , crowns or onlays.

Advantages of the technique are;

doesn’t require tooth reduction
can be done in one visit
easy to repair and maintain
economical

How long does it last?

This will depend on many factors such as how well maintained it is, if you grind your teeth and dietary factors.

5 to 8 years is often quoted. However, bonding can last much longer for example, Jayme closed a gap between a receptionist front teeth 17 years ago and it is still looking great!

Bonding can be used for……………………………

Broken Teeth

Teeth that have broken due to trauma can be rebuilt and made to blend perfectly so that no one would ever know!

Smile makeover

Fareeba wanted to smile with confidence for her wedding in a few weeks time!

Despite being a very difficult case we were able to transform her smile just in time for the wedding!

Gapped teeth

Lauren’s mum, a patient at 360 Dental Care, brought Lauren tooth whitening and bonding for her 21st birthday as she had always hated her smile.

One visit was all it took to transform Lauren’s confidence!

Composite Veneers

Bonding or composite veneers can be used as a cost effective alternative to porcelain veneers. They can also be used in cases such as below, where there isn’t room for a normal size tooth. However, with little artistry, a great result can still be obtained.

Poor Gum Health

If bonding is not carried out well, it can cause gum problems like in this case. With careful attention to detail, we not only improved the cosmetic result but improved the gum health too!