Composite bonding sculpts tooth-coloured resin directly onto the tooth to repair chips, close small gaps and refine edges — usually in a single visit, usually with no drilling at all. It has become the quiet favourite of minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry: reversible, repairable and remarkably natural when layered by a careful clinician.
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Plan the shapes
The edges, proportions and shade are agreed first — sometimes with a quick direct mock-up so you can see the intended result before treatment.
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Layer by hand
The resin is built in fine layers, each shaped and cured, following the natural texture and translucency of enamel.
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Polish to life
The final surface is polished to a natural lustre and checked against your bite — the difference between good and average bonding lives in this step.
Good to know
Bonding can stain and chip over years of real life; it is easily refreshed or repaired, which is part of its appeal. For larger changes across many teeth, veneers or alignment may serve better — an honest consultation weighs those openly.
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