At Stourbridge Dental and Implant Clinic, we offer an extensive range of cosmetic treatments to meet your dental needs and preferences. One of these treatments is composite bonding, which has generated a lot of publicity and is now highly sought after by our patients. Before considering composite bonding, it’s essential to understand the pros and cons, so you can confidently make the best choice for you. As such, here’s everything you need to know about this clever solution:

What is Composite Bonding?

Composite bonding is a straightforward treatment where we apply a tooth-coloured resin material, usually used for white fillings, to the surfaces of your natural teeth to enhance their appearance. It’s an effective solution that allows you to transform your smile without undergoing invasive procedures.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Composite Bonding?

PROS

  1. Improves the aesthetics of your natural smile: We can restore chipped, cracked, discoloured and misshapen teeth using composite resin. After applying the composite material, we then shape and polish the teeth, creating the aesthetically pleasing smile you have always wished for.
  2. Composite bonding is minimally invasive: Compared to other dental treatments, for example, crowns and veneers, composite bonding is less invasive. We also preserve your natural teeth, so this treatment is reversible.
  3. Fast results: Composite bonding can often be completed in one visit. However, you may require additional appointments if you wish to restore multiple teeth or have a complex case. But overall, composite bonding is still faster than other dental treatments. Therefore, you can walk away with an aesthetically pleasing smile in less time than you imagined!
  4. It’s versatile: We can treat various aesthetic concerns with this simple solution. For instance, we can alter the shape of your teeth, fix tooth decay and enamel erosion and even mend teeth that have been traumatised due to an accident.
  5. It’s cost-effective: Composite bonding is affordable compared to other cosmetic treatments because it often only requires one visit. Therefore, you are utilising less appointment time.

CONS

  1. Its longevity: Depending on the patient, this treatment may need touch-ups every few years because composite bonding is not as hard-wearing as veneers or crowns. But on the flip side, it is incredibly easy to repair a chip or crack in a tooth that has had composite bonding treatment.
  2. Staining: Certain foods and drinks can stain the composite resin, particularly tea, coffee, red wine, turmeric, etc. You can prevent staining by maintaining a thorough dental hygiene routine and scheduling regular visits to your dental hygienist.
  3. The application: Choosing the right dentist for composite bonding is crucial, as it can easily look fake if applied incorrectly. Find a dentist who can demonstrate a wealth of experience and further training in this area to ensure they have the skills to build a beautiful, natural-looking smile. You can also ask to see before and after pictures of previous patients to ensure you have picked the correct dentist. We have a highly-skilled team of clinicians at Stourbridge Dental and Implant Clinic who can create your dream smile with their extensive experience in composite bonding.


Is Composite Bonding the Treatment For You? 

If you’re living in the Stourbridge area and are considering cosmetic dental treatments like bonding or veneers, please call our friendly team and speak with our Treatment Coordinator, who will be happy to discuss treatment options with you.