Are you looking for a fast, affordable, and beautiful way to enhance your smile right here in Bushey? Composite bonding is an incredibly popular cosmetic treatment that can fix chips, close gaps, and reshape teeth, often in just one appointment! Discover how this simple procedure can give you the confidence to smile brighter.
What is composite bonding and how does it work?
Initial consultation
Composite bonding is a non-invasive cosmetic dental procedure where a tooth-coloured resin material (the “composite”) is expertly applied to your natural teeth. This material is the same type used for tooth-coloured fillings, and it is highly durable and aesthetic.
The process involves:
- Preparation: Your tooth surface is subtly prepared by gently roughening it and applying a conditioning liquid.
- Application: The soft, putty-like composite resin is moulded and sculpted onto the tooth by your dentist, covering imperfections, closing gaps, or changing the shape of the tooth.
- Curing: A special light is used to rapidly harden and set the material.
- Polishing: The hardened material is then carefully trimmed, shaped, and polished to a beautiful, natural-looking shine that seamlessly matches your surrounding teeth.
Since the composite material is layered and shaped by hand, the results are immediate and highly customised.
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Why patients choose composite bonding at Chiltern Avenue Dental Practice
- Professional and friendly team
- Experienced dentist with comprehensive training
- Calm and welcoming environment
- High-quality care and exceptional service
- Established for over 50 years!
- Easily accessible with free parking and good bus routes
- Ground floor surgeries with facilities for patients in wheelchairs
The benefits of cosmetic dental bonding
Choosing composite dental bonding for your smile makeover offers numerous advantages:
- Non-invasive: There is no drilling and no alteration of your tooth structure, meaning composite bonding is a non-invasive treatment.
- Fast results: The procedure is typically completed in just a single visit. There’s no need for impressions or laboratory work, meaning you can leave our practice on the same day, with a brand-new smile.
- Aesthetic results: The composite resin is colour-matched to your natural teeth, ensuring a seamless, beautiful, and natural-looking smile.
- Fixes multiple issues: It can successfully address minor chips, cracks, discolouration, gaps between your teeth, and uneven tooth shapes.
- Cost-effective: It is generally a more cost-effective treatment than porcelain veneers or crowns.
Meet your dentist – Dr Thishok Sivathasan
GDC Number: 290818
Thishok graduated in 2020 from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry.
He prides himself on delivering high quality dental care with a calm and reassuring approach. Known for his friendly manner, he helps patients feel at ease whilst providing dentistry to the highest standards.
He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry with a strong interest in cosmetic dentistry (Invisalign, Tooth Whitening, Composite Bonding and Smile Makeovers).
What to expect during your appointment
Your composite bonding journey at Chiltern Avenue Dental Practice is straightforward and comfortable:
- Initial consultation: We will discuss your goals, assess your oral health and determine whether dental bonding is the correct solution for you.
- Preparation: We begin by gently preparing the tooth surface. This involves drying the tooth and applying a mild acidic gel to create a slightly rough surface, which helps the composite material bond securely.
- Procedure: Our dentist will then carefully apply the composite resin in layers, skilfully sculpting it to achieve the desired shape and contour of your tooth.
- Hardening: A specialised curing light is applied to bond and set the composite material firmly in place.
- Finishing touches: The final step involves meticulous polishing and shaping to ensure the bonded area feels perfectly smooth and looks incredibly natural. You’ll be able to see your new smile immediately!
Ready to find out if composite bonding is the right way to achieve your dream smile?
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we offer composite bonding in Bushey. Our dentist has vast experience in cosmetic dental procedures and composite bonding. If you would like to improve your smile with a non-invasive procedure, book your consultation today to find out more.
Yes, you can combine composite bonding and teeth whitening, and in fact many of our patients do just that! If you are looking for more of a smile transformation, this would be the perfect combination. Speak with our friendly team today to book your consultation.
Both composite bonding and veneers are fantastic cosmetic dental treatments that can transform your smile, but they differ in material, application, and suitability for various concerns. Composite bonding is a very minimally invasive procedure, often requiring little to no removal of your natural tooth structure. The tooth surface is usually just slightly prepared to help the material bond. Veneers, especially porcelain veneers, generally require a small amount of enamel (a very thin layer) to be removed from the front surface of your tooth to ensure they fit seamlessly and don't look bulky. This makes porcelain veneers a more permanent and irreversible option.
We will discuss your individual needs, aesthetic goals, and budget to help you decide which option is most suitable for achieving your desired smile.
