Dental Bonding
Fix Chips and Gaps in One Visit
If you have a chipped tooth, a gap between your teeth, or staining that whitening won't fix, dental bonding might be the perfect solution. Bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin to reshape and repair your teeth in just one appointment. It's affordable, quick, and delivers immediate results—making it one of our most popular cosmetic services.
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure where we apply a tooth-colored composite resin directly to your tooth. The resin is carefully sculpted and shaped to match your natural tooth, then hardened with a special light. It's called bonding because the composite literally bonds to your tooth enamel.
Bonding is versatile. It can repair chipped or broken teeth, close gaps between teeth, lighten dark spots or stains, cover exposed root surfaces, or even slightly reshape teeth for a more balanced smile. Because it's done in one appointment, many patients love bonding as a quick, affordable fix.
The process is simple. First, we clean your tooth and apply a conditioning liquid that helps the resin stick. We then apply the composite resin in layers, shaping and smoothing each layer carefully. Once we're happy with the shape and color, we use a special light to harden the resin. We finish by polishing and buffing to match the shine of your natural teeth.
One of the best things about bonding is that it requires minimal tooth preparation. Unlike veneers, we don't need to remove enamel (unless there's already damage). This means bonding is conservative and reversible—if you ever want to change it, we can remove it without harming your tooth.
Bonding works best for smaller cosmetic issues. If you need extensive reshaping or have severe damage, veneers or crowns might be better options. During your consultation, we'll assess your teeth and recommend the ideal solution.
Bonding vs. Veneers vs. Crowns
Bonding: Fast (1 visit), affordable, good for small chips and gaps. Veneers: More durable, looks more natural, better for multiple issues, takes 2-3 visits. Crowns: Best for large cavities or damage, covers entire tooth. We'll recommend the best option for your needs.
Bonding Questions Answered
Composite bonding typically lasts 5-10 years, depending on where it is and how you care for your teeth. Bonding on back teeth experiences more wear from chewing, so it may not last as long as bonding on front teeth. We can easily repair or replace bonding when needed.
Composite resin is more porous than porcelain veneers, so it stains more easily. Over time, bonding may pick up stains from coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco. Maintaining good oral hygiene and limiting staining foods helps. We can polish bonding if it stains, or replace it with fresh composite.
Bonding is one of the most affordable cosmetic procedures. A single tooth typically costs $200-$500, depending on the amount of work needed. Bonding multiple teeth costs less per tooth than veneers and produces results in just one visit.
We match the bonding color precisely to your natural tooth shade. When done well, bonding is nearly invisible. However, since composite is slightly different in texture and translucency than enamel, it may look subtly different under certain lighting. Veneers or crowns are indistinguishable, but bonding works great for most patients.
Yes, we bond teeth throughout your mouth. Back teeth experience more chewing force, so bonding may not last as long on molars as on front teeth (5-7 years vs. 7-10 years). We can also use bonding to rebuild worn-down cusps on molars.
Bonding is painless. If your tooth is sensitive or the chip is near the nerve, we can numb the area with a local anesthetic. Most bonding is completed without anesthesia. The whole process takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per tooth.
What Patients Say About Dental Bonding
Patients are pleasantly surprised by how quickly bonding repairs chips and gaps, with results that blend seamlessly with their natural teeth.
See all reviews on GoogleI just visited the dental office yesterday and it was excellent service. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I would defiantly recommend!
Been going here since I was kid. Dr. Eisenstat has definitely left his practice in good hands with Dr. Sze. Always professional, and Kim is the best! :)
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Nepean Cosmetic Dentistry
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