Composite Bonding in Kington,
Herefordshire
SmileFast composite bonding uses tooth-coloured resin to make selected changes to the shape, edges or visible surfaces of suitable teeth. Treatment is carefully planned around your oral health, bite and preferred appearance.
What Is Composite Bonding?
Composite bonding involves applying tooth-coloured resin to selected areas of a tooth. The material can be shaped and polished to repair small chips, improve worn edges, close selected gaps or alter the visible shape of suitable teeth. The extent of any tooth preparation depends on the individual case and the agreed treatment plan.
Why Consider SmileFast Composite Bonding?
SmileFast uses a planned workflow that may include photographs, digital records, a proposed smile design and a temporary mock-up. These stages allow you and the dentist to discuss the planned tooth shapes before the composite is applied. A preview or mock-up is a planning aid rather than a guarantee of the precise final result. The finished appearance depends on the starting condition of the teeth, the bite, material characteristics and the agreed treatment plan.
Kington Dental's Approach to Smile Enhancement
As a SmileFast Centre of Excellence, we combine the latest materials and technology to let you design your smile, test drive it in your mouth before giving you a predictable and aesthetic final result.
Consultation
Your dentist will discuss the changes you would like to make and examine your teeth, gums and bite. Suitable alternatives, limitations, likely maintenance and fees should be explained before treatment is agreed.
Design
Photographs, scans or other records may be used to create a proposed smile design. This helps demonstrate the intended direction of treatment but does not guarantee an identical final result.
Trial Smile
Where appropriate, a temporary mock-up may be placed over the teeth so you can review the proposed shapes and discuss possible adjustments before final treatment.
Fit
Tooth-coloured composite is applied and shaped according to the agreed plan. A guide or stent may be used as part of the SmileFast workflow.
Polishing
The composite is finished and polished, and the dentist will check the appearance and bite. Further polishing or minor adjustments may be recommended at review appointments.
Looking After Composite Bonding
Brush and clean between your teeth as advised, and attend the review and hygiene appointments recommended by your dental team. Composite may stain, chip or wear over time, so polishing, repair or replacement may eventually be required.Avoid biting hard objects, using your teeth to open packaging or biting nails. Tell your dentist if you grind or clench your teeth, as a protective appliance may be discussed where appropriate.
Composite Bonding Planned Around Your Smile
Composite bonding may make selected changes to tooth shape, edges, spacing or visible discolouration. Your dentist will explain what can reasonably be achieved and whether bonding, whitening, orthodontics, veneers or restorative treatment is the most appropriate option.
Who May Be Suitable for Composite Bonding?
Composite bonding may be considered for selected chipped, worn, uneven or irregularly shaped teeth and for certain small gaps. Before recommending treatment, the dentist will assess your teeth, gums, bite and existing dental work.
Active decay or gum disease may need treatment first. Where tooth position or bite is the main concern, orthodontic treatment, restorative care or another cosmetic option may be more appropriate.
What Our Patients Say
Ellis Jackson
Diana and Sophie have increased my confidence so much, I can not recommend them enough thank you.
Ella White
Diana has listened to all my desires as to how I wanted my teeth to look and they look so natural. Best decision ever.
Nahid Hasan
I really recommend Kington Dental Practice. They are a thoroughly professional ,extremely caring, thoughtful team.
Composite Bonding Fees
Edge bonding is available from £300 per tooth. Direct composite bonding for a minimum of four teeth is available from £1,800, while composite veneers are available from £550 per tooth. A diagnostic mock-up is £100 per tooth.
Final costs depend on the number of teeth, the changes required and the treatment plan. You will receive a written quotation before proceeding.
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Kington Dental are a leading private dental practice servicing all of Herefordshire and Powys. We provide advanced dentistry, teeth straightening, dental implants and more to Herefordshire, Including:
- Leominster
- Hereford
- Hay-on-Wye
- Ludlow
- Builth Wells
- Llandrindod Wells
- Elan Valley
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Out of Hours Dental Emergencies
For an urgent dental problem during our opening hours, call 01544 231571 as early as possible. Appointment availability cannot be guaranteed, but our team will advise you on the appropriate next step.
