Composite Bonding treatment at Maypole Dental Surgery

Composite Bonding

Artistic tooth reshaping with composite resin. Transform chips, gaps, and imperfections in one visit.

What is Composite Bonding?

Composite bonding is a versatile cosmetic treatment where tooth-coloured resin is skilfully sculpted onto your teeth to improve their shape, size, or colour. It's minimally invasive, affordable, and delivers stunning results in a single appointment.

For subtle shape adjustments, Dental Contouring may be combined with bonding. For more dramatic transformations with maximum longevity, veneers may be worth considering.

Single Appointment

Walk in with imperfections, walk out with a transformed smile — all in one visit.

Minimally Invasive

Usually no drilling or anaesthesia required. We add material, not remove tooth structure.

Affordable Transformation

Achieve dramatic results at a fraction of the cost of veneers.

Case Study

Real Results

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After: Before and after composite bonding and teeth whitening transformation showing restored tooth structure and natural smile.
After
Before: Before and after composite bonding and teeth whitening transformation showing restored tooth structure and natural smile.
Before

Composite Bonding and Teeth Whitening

Marie came to us feeling unhappy with her smile. Years of severe tooth wear and failing fillings had affected both her appearance and confidence. We chose a conservative approach combining professional teeth whitening followed by full-mouth composite bonding—rebuilding her teeth without implants while achieving a bright, natural result.

Your Bonding Appointment

1

Assessment

We discuss your goals and plan the ideal shape, size, and shade for your teeth.

Maypole dental clinicians performing a consultation and clinical assessment for composite bonding.

Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation: Our team performs a detailed assessment to plan the ideal shape, size, and shade for your bonding transformation.

2

Preparation

The tooth surface is gently etched to help the composite bond securely.

3

Sculpting

Composite resin is applied in layers, each shaped and cured with a special light.

Active bonding light curing composite resin during sculpting phase.

Precision Bonding: We utilise high-intensity LED light technology to cure each layer of composite resin with microscopic accuracy, building your restoration to perfection.

4

Finishing

Final shaping and polishing creates a natural, glossy appearance.

Dental clinician polishing composite resin with fine-grit discs for natural enamel-like finish.

The Artistic Polish: We utilise specialised fine-grit discs to refine the shape and texture of the composite, polishing the material to a high-gloss lustre that seamlessly mimics natural enamel.

Perfect Candidates

Ideal Candidates

Chipped or cracked teeth
Small gaps between teeth
Uneven tooth edges or lengths
Discoloured teeth that resist whitening

May Need Alternatives

Severe misalignment (orthodontics better)
Heavy teeth grinders (bonding may chip)
Very large chips (crowns may be needed)

Your Investment

We believe in transparent pricing and flexible payment options to make your treatment accessible.

Treatment

From £295

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Simple Step-by-Step Payment
  • 50% deposit upfront required
  • Settle remaining balance on treatment completion
  • Speak to our team if you have any questions

What's Included

  • Consultation and design
  • Composite bonding treatment
  • Final polish
  • Aftercare advice

What Maypole's Patients Say

Maypole Dental Surgery

"The whole team is excellent: efficient, welcoming, and clearly very good at what they do. Natural-looking results that exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend!"

Harjinder Chall

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Frequently Asked Questions

With good care, bonding typically lasts 5-7 years before needing touch-ups or replacement. One advantage is that it can be easily repaired or refreshed if it chips or stains over time.

Composite resin can absorb some staining over time, especially from coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco. Regular polishing during hygiene appointments and good home care help maintain its original brightness.

Bonding is applied directly and sculpted by hand in one visit with no enamel removal. Veneers are custom-made in a lab, more durable and stain-resistant, but require more tooth preparation and are more expensive.

Yes. Unlike veneers, bonding typically requires no enamel removal, meaning it can be removed in the future without permanently altering your natural teeth. This makes it an excellent option for those who want a trial cosmetic improvement.

A single tooth can be completed in 30-60 minutes. Multiple teeth are often done in one session, with a full smile makeover typically taking 2-3 hours. There is no downtime, and you leave with your finished result.

Absolutely. Bonding is excellent for closing small to moderate gaps (diastemas) between teeth. The composite is added to the sides of adjacent teeth to create a seamless, natural-looking closure without orthodontics.

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