Composite Bonding
A conservative way to refine your smile using tooth‑coloured resin shaped directly on your teeth
What is Composite Bonding?
Composite bonding is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that uses a tooth‑coloured resin to improve the shape, size and appearance of your teeth. In many cases no drilling is required, and the natural tooth is preserved.
Benefits
- • Minimally invasive – often no drilling
- • Tooth‑coloured and natural looking
- • One‑visit treatment in many cases
- • Repairable and adjustable
- • Ideal for chips and small gaps
- • Can refine tooth edges and symmetry
- • Affordable compared with porcelain
- • Polishes to a smooth finish
What to Expect
Planning
Your dentist will discuss your goals, take photos, and may suggest a mock‑up so you can preview the result.
Bonding
The tooth surface is cleaned and gently prepared. Tooth‑coloured resin is layered and shaped, then light‑cured and polished.
Costs (UK guide)
- • Single tooth: £150–£300
- • Multiple teeth (per tooth): £120–£250
- • Maintenance/polish: £50–£120
Prices vary by case and practice. A consultation will provide an accurate estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Written by: Dr Tristan Tinn, Founder and Clinical Director of HelpDental
Last updated: September 25, 2025