Based in Central London’s world renowned Harley Street district
Based in Central London’s world renowned Harley Street district
Composite bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments for good reason. It allows us to correct minor imperfections quickly, affordably, and without any permanent changes to your natural teeth. Whether you have a chipped tooth, small gaps, or teeth that are slightly uneven in shape, bonding can create a noticeably improved smile in a single visit.
The treatment uses a tooth-coloured composite resin that we apply directly to your teeth and sculpt by hand. We carefully match the shade to your natural teeth, ensuring the result looks completely seamless. A special curing light hardens the material, and we then polish it to a natural finish. The entire process typically takes 30 to 60 minutes per tooth and requires no drilling, no injections, and causes no discomfort.
Unlike veneers, composite bonding preserves your natural tooth structure entirely. Nothing is removed from your teeth, making the treatment completely reversible if you ever wish to explore other options in the future. This also means bonding is an excellent choice for younger patients who want to improve their smile without committing to permanent restorations.
For patients wanting more comprehensive changes or full coverage of the tooth surface, composite veneers offer an alternative approach using the same materials and techniques. With proper care, composite bonding typically lasts five to seven years before requiring replacement or touch-up.
We offer flexible payment plans to help spread the cost of your treatment.
Composite bonding is as much an art as it is a dental procedure. Our cosmetic dentists have extensive experience sculpting composite to create natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with your existing teeth. We take the time to match shades precisely and shape each tooth individually.
Most composite bonding treatments are completed in one appointment with no injections or drilling required. You can walk in with chips or gaps and leave the same day with a transformed smile, ready to eat and drink normally within hours.
Bonding offers an accessible entry point to cosmetic dentistry at a fraction of the cost of porcelain veneers. Because it doesn't alter your natural teeth, the treatment is completely reversible, giving you flexibility for the future.
No, composite bonding is completely pain-free. The treatment doesn’t require any drilling or injections because we simply apply the composite resin to the surface of your existing teeth. You won’t need anaesthetic, and most patients find the process comfortable and relaxing.
With proper care, composite bonding typically lasts five to seven years, though some patients enjoy their results for longer. Longevity depends on your oral hygiene, dietary habits, and whether you avoid habits like nail-biting or chewing hard objects. When the bonding eventually wears or stains, it can be easily replaced or touched up.
Composite resin can pick up stains over time, particularly from coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco. We recommend avoiding these for 48 hours after treatment while the material fully cures. Regular hygiene appointments help maintain the appearance, and polishing can restore shine if the surface becomes dull.
Composite bonding applies resin directly to your teeth and is sculpted chairside in a single visit. It’s reversible and more affordable but may need replacing after five to seven years. Porcelain veneers are custom-made shells that require some enamel removal but last 10 to 15 years and resist staining better. We can advise which option suits your goals and budget.
Yes, if you’re considering teeth whitening, it’s best to complete this before bonding. The composite resin is colour-matched to your teeth at the time of treatment and won’t change shade afterwards. Whitening first ensures your bonding matches your brightest smile.
