Composite Bonding

There are many reasons a patient would choose a composite bonding treatment over other dental options. One of those reasons would be if you have healthy teeth but also have a slight misalignment, misshapen teeth, or crooked teeth that are also in need of whitening. We can use the composite material to make your teeth appear straighter and whiten the teeth too. If you were to opt for braces, you would still need a teeth whitening procedure once your teeth had been straightened.

Whilst braces are still an excellent option, they aren’t able to change the shape of the individual teeth. However, using the tooth-coloured composite resin, we’re able to alter the shape of teeth, filling in gaps and making damaged teeth appear whole. Even teeth that have suffered permanent damage can be fixed using the material, making them appear healthier.

The speed of the treatment and the fact that it is a non-invasive treatment is a huge bonus for a lot of clients. The quick procedure and streamlined process will require you to make minimal visits to our facility and you’ll be able to achieve stunning results in a single day. For those with busy lives, spending time attending appointments and attempting to integrate a treatment such as braces into their daily lives can be extremely stressful.

It is also likely that if you have misaligned teeth, that you won’t want to wait a long period of time to have the issue corrected. As the treatment can be applied in a single day, you can enjoy the results in a matter of hours, compared to the several months it may take for other treatments. It also takes minimal time out of your busy schedule and ensures you can get that much-needed confidence boost as a result of having a stunning smile, much quicker.

Composite dental bonding is also a reversible procedure, meaning that you can decide to have the composite resin material removed at any time. This is different to porcelain veneers, however, as the tooth is permanently changed to have the porcelain material fitted. Whilst the composite material won’t last forever, it’s still a great cost-effective choice for treatment, without the life-long commitment.

If you have discoloured teeth but they are predominantly healthy, you may want to retain your natural teeth and simply have the treatment to achieve better-looking teeth. Stained teeth can damage your confidence and make the act of smiling scary for some. By having coloured resin material cover up these stains on your teeth, you can enjoy smiling, knowing your teeth are looking their best.

One of the most important parts of receiving a composite bonding treatment is how you care for your teeth post-treatment. Certain actions of negligence towards your teeth could lead to lasting damage or your treatment being ineffective. However, to help you through this stage of the process, our expert team has some advice on how to properly look after your teeth once the treatment is complete.

The first 48 hours after your treatment is crucial and it’s extremely important to ensure that you don’t consume any foods or liquid which could stain the composite material. This can include hot liquids too such as tea and coffee. The same colours of food and drink that can damage your natural teeth can damage your composite material, including smoking, which can be detrimental to your overall dental hygiene, not just your teeth.

Maintaining clean teeth and ensuring you prevent plaque build-up over time will also help protect your composite treatment. By maintaining a high level of dental health, you’ll be able to sustain the composite for longer and reduce the chances of having to have a touch up due to wear and tear. If you are unable to do this, you risk the chance that your composite treatment will become damaged due to excessive plaque. Not only can this damage the treatment which has been applied to your teeth, but it can also cause more serious issues that may lead to you needing more extensive dental work if damage is caused.

You should also avoid biting and chewing on objects which could potentially chip the composite material. The bonding material isn’t as strong as your natural tooth so excessive force or pressure on delicate areas could cause the treatment to chip. This would mean you’ll have to revisit our facility to have the chip filled in. Of course, accidents do happen and sometimes can’t be prevented, so you can take comfort in knowing that we can fix any damage which has been caused.

If you regularly partake in contact sports, it’s extremely important to ensure you wear protection for your mouth whilst active. Due to the composite material being weaker than your tooth, it can be extremely easy for the veneers to become chipped if you suffer impact as a result of the sport. To prevent this, you should wear a gum shield to ensure your teeth are sufficiently protected whilst the risk of impact is high.

Assuming that you’re able to closely follow this advice, you’ll be able to get the full life span out of your treatment and enjoy the stunning results for the longest period of time. If your treatment is beginning to fade from coming to the end of its natural life span, you’ll be able to have the treatment reapplied and ensure that your teeth remain looking straight, white and healthy.

As we offer both composite veneers and porcelain veneers, you may wonder exactly what the difference is and what each treatment entails. There are benefits to both aspects of the treatments which may not appeal to you. If you’re unsure which to choose and which treatment you think will suit you, we’ll discuss the process with you in a consultation appointment before your journey with us begins.

The main difference between the two veneers is the material and how it’s applied. With the composite bonding material, it can be applied in small amounts (to fill in gaps between teeth or chips) or over the whole tooth, which is known as a veneer. The porcelain material, however, can’t be applied in small amounts and can only be used as a veneer. To fit the porcelain veneers, a layer of the tooth’s enamel must be removed to make space for it. This means the teeth have to be filed down and will result in a permanent change to your teeth.

The porcelain veneers are also much longer-lasting than composite veneers, with the treatment typically lasting around 15 years. This is much more of a commitment than composite veneers but due to them lasting around 3 times longer, it’s a great cost-effective option. The porcelain material is also more resilient than composite material as it is unable to be stained. This means you don’t have to worry about dark liquids, as you would with composite veneers, or even your normal teeth. Of course, you still need to look after porcelain veneers and ensure you keep them clean.

Composite veneers can be discoloured in the same way your natural teeth can but they don’t require the same level of commitment that porcelain veneers do, making them a popular option for younger customers. The treatment can also be reapplied, meaning that you don’t have to worry about it not lasting long enough for you to enjoy the amazing benefits.

Porcelain veneers will cost more per tooth than composite veneers but due to the length of time that they last, the cost is undeniably worth it. The resistance of the porcelain materials ensures that you will benefit from stunning white teeth for a much longer time and will require fewer visits to the dentist as a result.

The speed of the composite veneer treatment is also much quicker than that of the porcelain veneers, as the composite veneers are sculpted on your teeth rather than in a lab. This also makes them easier to fix and replace should any chips or other damage occur. More of the material is simply applied to your teeth in the damaged areas and your teeth will look as good as they did before, without you having to sit through lengthy procedures.