Composite bonding or cosmetic bonding is a procedure where the dentist adds a tooth-coloured resin to your teeth to improve their appearance. It is absolutely pain free, no anaesthesia is needed and there is no permanent alteration to the natural tooth structure, as no drilling is necessary.
Composite bonding is an effective method for repairing chipped, fractured, or discoloured teeth, closing small gaps, and enhancing the overall appearance of your smile.
Using modern materials and simple techniques, composite bonding is an affordable and faster alternative to dental crowns or dental veneers, as it can be done in one single visit to the dentist, which saves you time and money.
Composite Bonding for Crooked Teeth
Composite bonding can enhance the appearance of slightly crooked teeth. By applying resin in specific areas, your dentist can disguise misaligned teeth, improving the appearance of your smile.
Composite bonding can only address minor alignment issues. For more significant misalignment, the team advise undergoing a teeth straightening treatment before considering cosmetic bonding.
Composite Bonding for Bottom Teeth
Composite bonding can also enhance the appearance of the bottom teeth. However, it is important to consider factors such as your bite and the alignment of the top and bottom teeth beforehand.
If you have bruxism or grind your teeth, cosmetic bonding is not a good option because the composite resin is not strong enough to resist to the forces and may fracture.
Can Composite Bonding Close Gaps in My Front Teeth?
Composite bonding is an excellent solution for closing minor gaps between teeth. Whether addressing a single gap or multiple small gaps among all the teeth, bonding can deliver outstanding results.
The dentist places the composite resin on the teeth, closing the gaps between them or making them more discrete if it is not possible to close them completely. However, if the gap is too big, the dentist might consider teeth straightening before using cosmetic bonding, to avoid extremely big or disproportional teeth.
If you would like to find out more about composite bonding, do not hesitate to call Ringmer Dental on 01273 813898 and book a consultation appointment.