Composite Bonding addresses a variety of imperfections with your teeth – your confidence is restored in no time.
Composite bonding uses resin layers for minor cosmetic flaws with your teeth.
Composite is an extremely tooth-like material that looks almost identical to enamel.
Our patients love it because:
Same-day noticeable results.
Small gaps can be closed.
Tooth staining can be improved.
Chipped teeth can be restored.
We only use the safest and highest-quality bonding materials.
An even smile can be made to look symmetrical.
The width and length of individual teeth can be altered.
The result looks fully natural, and it’s a faster, less expensive option when compared to veneers.
Our younger patients who have cracked or chipped teeth and who are nervous about visiting the dentist for longer treatments can benefit from composite bonding.
First Treatment Visit
If you are a new patient to Olive Tree Dental, a new patient exam is carried out first to ensure you are dentally fit for the treatment. Decay, infections, or gum disease will need to be treated prior to cosmetic dental treatment, such as composite bonding.
A comprehensive assessment is then undertaken. Digital scans and X-rays are taken to obtain measurements of your teeth and assess how best to proceed. Photos can be taken using a camera or our intra-oral camera to ensure we capture those before and after images so we can monitor the progress of the treatment when complete and see actual results.
Olive Tree Dental stand out as a practice that really takes the time to listen to its patients; we feel it’s really important to get to the heart of what you’re looking for from treatment such as composite bonding.
We will closely study your smile and the elements that make it unique to you so that we can gain valuable insight that will allow us to successfully plan your smile design. Your treatment will never be rushed, as we will always make sure you are happy before proceeding to the next stage of the process.
Treatment (second appointment)
Resin that matches your existing tooth shade is carefully layered, cured, sculpted and moulded to your teeth. A UV light is then applied to the resin hardening it. The tooth is then gently polished to ensure a smooth finish.
Aftercare
We recommend refraining from chewing vigorously for a couple of hours immediately after the treatment, after which you chew normally. Avoid teeth-staining food and drink to ensure the resins remain a healthy shade and bite on foreign objects (ice and pencils can often lead to chips!).
Veneers are generally the more durable option, and as they’re made from porcelain, they give a more toothlike result as they’re highly resistant to staining. Composite bonding, on the other hand, doesn’t involve any removal of the natural tooth structure. The process is straightforward and non-invasive, often does not require injections and can be achieved in one sitting.
The ideal candidate for composite bonding is someone with good dental and oral health; therefore, we advise everyone to have a dental checkup so we can see if any treatment is required before we start the composite journey. Once we have established the teeth and gums are fit to go, we can continue with treatment. We carry out the process by adding resin and shaping it to the naturally healthy tooth.
We never like to put an exact time frame on how long a treatment will last, as it depends on your diet and lifestyle. Generally speaking, composite bonding lasts between 3-5 years; however, if you look after them well, they can last for longer, especially if you opt for getting the recommended night guard.
You should be mindful of biting into hard and brittle foods (hard sweets, crunchy baguettes) directly on the composite bonded teeth. Even if they don’t chip, the composite could pick up micro-stress fractures, which over time, will weaken the bonding.
You should reduce the amount of teeth-staining food and drink such as red wines, teas and coffees, as the resins can pick up staining around the margins where it bonds to the teeth. Smoking can cause a lot of stubborn staining, so it is a good time to stop when considering composite bonding.
If the staining is caught early and is mild, the hygienist would be able to polish this off. If you’re a known clincher or grind your teeth (many of us do it without thinking), consider a soft guard to wear at night or at times in the day when you’re clenching most. We also recommend wearing a sports guard when partaking in contact sports.
Please see our fee guide to view detailed costs of composite bonding at Olive Tree Dental; as an initial indication, our prices start from £250 per tooth.
As we are a member-based practice, we reward patients who prioritise their oral health and hygiene by offering 10% off treatments when you become an Olive Tree Dental member and selecting one of our many affordable plans.
Our prices are set with the following in mind:
We cannot comment on what other practices in the Reading offer; each practice is different, but we value the trust our patients’ place in our hands. Rest assured, at Olive Tree Dental, we treat our patients with the utmost care, and our aim is to have you smiling confidently.
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