Cosmetic Bonding

The cosmetic bonding process itself is almost always virtually painless, and can last for one to three hours, depending on your unique dental needs, and the number of teeth being treated during the procedure. Very often local anaesthetic injections do not have to be used. During this process one of our cosmetic dentists will clean and prepare the tooth, applying a solution to create an ideal bonding surface. The tooth will then be meticulously coated with a thin layer of resin, to ensure the selected treatment areas are adequately reshaped. This resin is then sculpted as it hardens to create the desired tooth shape, before being colour-matched to your natural tooth enamel and fine-polished, for a seamless result.

While more prone to retouching and replacement than other more intensive aesthetic dental treatments, cosmetic bonding is considered to be more cost-effective when compared with alternatives such as porcelain veneers or restorations. It is very suitable for the younger patient, especially when the teeth are unfilled and healthy. When maintained with the proper oral hygiene recommended for your natural teeth, such as daily brushing and flossing, a reduction in the consumption of products containing tooth-staining agents, and regular maintenance visits, Cosmetic Bonding is an effective and durable treatment that can last from five to ten years. It will need resurfacing , touch-ups and repolishing during its lifespan but for some patients this is an acceptable compromise to avoid other more invasive or costly procedures such as porcelain veneers.