Composite bonding (sometimes called tooth bonding or dental bonding) is a cosmetic dental treatment that uses a tooth-coloured material to improve the shape, surface, or colour of your teeth.
It can be used to refine small chips, gaps, uneven edges, and areas of discolouration that do not respond well to whitening.
Composite bonding is often combined with teeth whitening to create a more even overall shade before the material is applied.
It can also be used as part of a wider smile makeover, where multiple treatments, like Invisalign®, are planned together to improve the overall balance and appearance of your teeth.
Composite bonding is typically suitable for small cosmetic improvements in otherwise healthy teeth.Composite bonding may be suitable if you have:
It can also be used alongside treatments such as teeth whitening or as part of a wider smile makeover.
Another option may be recommended if:
Our dentists will explain all suitable options and help you decide what works best for you.
Listen to our Lead Dental Therapist, Michaela, explain how transformative composite bonding can be for your confidence.
Michaela dives in deep and explains what to expect from your initial consultation to post-treatment.
Composite bonding is available at all of our 30+ practices nationwide.
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Our patient wanted to improve her already beautiful smile. Our South Benfleet dentist, Kiran Mattu, used composite bonding treatment to give her the dream flawless smile she always wanted.
Composite bonding starts from £250 per tooth. The final cost depends on the number of teeth treated and the complexity.
During your exam, our dentists will provide a clear treatment plan with confirmed pricing before you decide to proceed.
We offer 0% interest-free repayment options over 12 months, or you can choose to spread the cost of your treatment over a longer period with an interest-bearing loan. Contact us to find out about our flexible payment options.
Contact our Team TodayComposite bonding offers a simple, minimally invasive way to refine your teeth’s appearance with natural-looking results.
Composite bonding can be used to refine chips, small cracks, gaps, uneven edges, and areas of discolouration.
The material is carefully colour-matched to your existing teeth so the result blends in naturally. Our dentists shape and polish the surface to reflect light in a similar way to natural enamel.
Treatment is usually completed in one appointment, and typically takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This makes it a practical option if you want to refine your teeth’s appearance without multiple visits.
Most patients can resume their normal activities immediately after the procedure. You may experience slight sensitivity in the treated teeth for a day or two, especially to hot or cold foods and drinks, but this typically subsides quickly.
If the bonding chips or wears over time, small repairs can often be carried out without replacing the whole treatment.
Because the underlying tooth is largely unchanged, composite bonding can be adjusted, repaired, or removed in future if needed.
Before and after photos of composite bonding treatment:
Take a listen to Hannah, one of our patients. When she was younger, Hannah had traditional braces to straighten her teeth.
Ahead of her wedding day, she wanted a few final tweaks to her smile and chose composite bonding with our dentists’ help. She was thrilled with the results and received lots of compliments.
Been going here for a while now, and seeing Janet and to be honest I wouldn’t go anywhere else. The service and staff are brilliant, Janet and her team are always great, they remember you and instantly make you feel at ease, the whole aspect of ‘going to the dentist’ is a walk in the park here. Thank you for the continued great service to me and my family
Patient at Together Dental Clacton
I’m so pleased that I joined this practice last year,when I needed some treatment the whole experience was great with charming staff and a very gentle dentist. I highly recommend them to any one like me with a nervous disposition
Patient at Together Dental Colchester
I found this practice after having not visiting the dentist for several years due to a very bad experience. I needed a lot of work doing and I was very anxious. From day 1 I was met with unfailing patience and professionalism from everyone I came into contact with, and through this I have been able to have all the work done I needed to – all of which I have been very pleased with and no problems! From reception staff to the dental nurses and dentists I could not have been treated better and I will be eternally grateful for everything they managed to do to save my teeth! I would recommend this practice to anybody, especially those who are anxious patients! – thank you!!!
Patient at Together Dental Reepham Road
I am honestly staggered by the prodigious kindness , skill and felicity demonstrated by the dental hygiene team in regards to my terrible teeth during recent visits .
Patient at Oradi Dental
Such wonderful staff so helpful nothing is too much for them, from receptionist to all the dentists, dental nurses etc… so, so friendly and full of smiles. Best dentist I’ve ever been to. 5***** all round.
Patient at Together Dental Clacton
Top marks again! Consistently good service, punctual appointment time with no waiting time. All of the staff are polite and courteous. Examination and treatment (if any) explained with no pressure to adhere to suggested treatment proposals. The premises is spotless in terms of hygiene and cleanliness. I almost look forward to going again!
Patient at Together Dental Blenheim Road
Used to hate going to the dentist but the staff here put you at ease. Very friendly. The receptionists are helpful and the dentists greet you with a friendly hello and then are very professional. All in all a pain free experience.
Patient at Together Dental Clacton
Went for my usual 6 month check up. Friendly efficient reception team, I went in early for my appointment and cannot fault the service from my dentist and her assistant.
Patient at Together Dental Clacton
Great service as always very tentative and if all dentist hygienists were like this everyone would enjoy heading to the surgery and never be nervous thanks and keep the good work up
Patient at Together Dental Blenheim Road
I had a awful experience with a local dentist went on line and found , it turned out a brilliant dentist, i explained i have cancer and through loss of weight my partial denture had become loose within a day he had solved my problem, no more nasty glue , teeth feel as good as my own, can talk without them falling out, my husband also had a wisdom tooth removed here and scared as he was of dentists all was well, thank you so much.
Patient at Together Dental Country Park
First class customer care from receptionists to Amir (the dentist) and the dental hygienist. Can recommend this practice (especially if your a nervous patient). They are 100% honest, trustworthy and very kind.
Patient at Together Dental Country Park
I had not been to a dentist for five years and was rather worried what I would happen. Every thing was perfect, the receptionist was very friendly and helpful, the dentist was great as was the assistant.I cannot fault anything. I will definitely will keep up my treatment.
Patient at Oradi Dental
Composite bonding is usually suitable for small cosmetic improvements such as chips, gaps, or uneven edges, where the teeth are otherwise healthy.
If there is significant damage, decay, or alignment issues, our dentists may recommend an alternative treatment.
Yes. The material is matched to your natural tooth colour and shaped carefully by our dentists so it blends in with your existing teeth.
Composite bonding is usually comfortable and doesn’t normally require injections or drilling. Some people notice mild sensitivity during or after treatment, but this usually settles within a few days.
Composite bonding is usually completed in one appointment. Depending on how many teeth are treated, it typically takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
Recovery is usually immediate. You can return to normal activities straight away, although you may notice mild sensitivity for a day or two.
Yes. You can eat normally after treatment, but it’s best to avoid hard foods and staining drinks for the first 48 hours.
Composite bonding typically lasts between 3 and 7 years. It may wear or stain over time, but small repairs are usually straightforward.
Yes. If the bonding chips or wears down, small repairs can often be carried out without replacing the whole treatment.
Composite bonding is considered reversible because very little natural tooth structure is changed. It can usually be adjusted or removed if needed.
Yes, composite bonding can stain over time, especially from drinks like coffee, tea, and red wine.
Avoiding staining foods and drinks, particularly in the first 48 hours, can help maintain the appearance. If staining occurs, polishing or small touch-ups can usually restore the finish.
Composite bonding is a safe treatment. Some people notice mild sensitivity to hot or cold foods after treatment, but this usually settles within a few days.
Composite bonding starts from £250 per tooth. The final cost depends on how many teeth are treated and the complexity.
Our dentists will confirm full pricing during your exam before any treatment begins.
Composite bonding is available at all of our practices nationwide.
Essex
Composite bonding Canvey Island
Composite bonding Colchester, Country Park
Composite bonding Colchester, Queen Street
Composite bonding Colchester, St Botolph’s Street
Composite bonding Shoeburyness
Norfolk
Composite bonding Downham Market
Composite bonding Great Yarmouth
Composite bonding Norwich, Blenheim Road
Composite bonding Norwich, Earlham Road
Other Regional Practices
Northamptonshire
Composite bonding Daventry Market Square
Composite bonding Wellingborough
Suffolk
Cambridgeshire
Hertfordshire
Staffordshire
We’ll assess your teeth, explain your options clearly, and confirm whether composite bonding is suitable for you.
Our dentists focus on natural-looking results using a minimally invasive approach. Treatment is usually completed in one visit, and 0% finance options are available to help spread the cost.
