Cosmetic BondingCosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic bonding has become very popular over the past few years, offering patients a quick and straightforward method of correcting a variety of issues with their smile.

From discoloured and chipped teeth, to spacing issues and crookedness, cosmetic bonding is a cost-effective and less invasive alternative to veneers, preserving more of your natural tooth enamel.

What should I expect when having a tooth bonded?

The process of having a tooth bonded is very simple, typically taking only a single appointment. After an examination of the tooth, your dentist will select a shade of resin that matches your smile. Thanks to modern technology, the shade of resin can be virtually identical to your specific tooth shade.

No-one need know you have had a tooth bonded! The next step is to apply the resin to your tooth, removing only a very tiny amount of tooth enamel to shape it if necessary. Your dentist will carefully add layers of resin bit by bit, to create a highly accurate restoration that looks and feels like a real tooth. Here at Westbridge Dental Practice, we see this process as an art and take great pride in our work.

What makes cosmetic bonding so great?

• Outstanding cosmetic results: as the resin is added piece by piece, it allows your dentist to create a beautifully shaped restoration that resembles your existing teeth.
• Preserves your smile: less of your tooth enamel needs to be removed when a tooth is repaired through composite bonding than in the case of veneers.
• Simple procedure: composite bonding can be completed over a single visit and takes less than an hour.
• Cost-effective and durable: the composite bonding method of repairing teeth is less costly than veneers.