Dental Bonding

Conservative Cosmetic Care

Small Changes, Same Day

Bonding uses the same tooth-coloured composite resin as a filling, but applied cosmetically. We sculpt it directly onto the tooth, harden it with a curing light, then shape and polish it to blend with the surrounding teeth.

What Bonding Fixes Well

Chipped or worn edges, small gaps between front teeth, a tooth that’s slightly shorter or narrower than its neighbours, small areas of discoloration, and exposed root surfaces where the gum has receded — a very common concern for older adults, and one that also reduces sensitivity.

Bonding vs. Veneers

Bonding is faster, less expensive, needs little or no tooth removal, and is done in one visit — but it isn’t as stain-resistant or as long-lasting as porcelain. Veneers are the better choice for extensive changes or deeply stained teeth. For a chipped corner or one small gap, bonding is often the sensible, conservative answer.

Caring for Bonded Teeth

Composite can pick up stain over time from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco, and it can chip if you bite something very hard. Treat bonded teeth as you would natural ones, keep up your cleanings, and bonding can be polished or repaired easily when needed.