Dental bonding repairs minor imperfections, such as chips or gaps, to create a more uniform smile.
It uses tooth-coloured composite resin applied directly to the tooth, which is why it is typically a conservative option — it often requires little to no enamel removal.
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- Composite resin
- tooth-coloured material shaped directly onto the tooth
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- Conservative
- often requires little to no enamel removal
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- Budget-conscious
- a smaller change than porcelain, at lower cost
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- Not permanent
- bonding may stain or wear, and may not last as long as porcelain
What it fixes
Where bonding is a good fit
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Small chips
Bonding repairs small chips in a tooth, restoring the edge without a laboratory-made restoration.
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Minor gaps
Small spaces between teeth can be closed, creating a more uniform smile.
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Reshaping edges
Uneven or worn edges can be reshaped directly.
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Small areas of discoloration
Bonding can cover small discoloured areas that whitening will not lift.
Bonding or porcelain? Bonding is conservative and often the more budget-conscious choice, but it may stain or wear over time and may not last as long as porcelain restorations. We will explain when bonding is a good fit and when a veneer or crown is the more durable answer.
Related care
If bonding is not the right fit
Common questions
Questions about bonding
Dental bonding uses tooth-coloured composite resin to repair small chips, reshape edges, close minor gaps or cover small areas of discoloration.
Usually little or none. Bonding is typically a conservative option because it often requires little to no enamel removal.
Bonding is a good choice for a smaller change or a more budget-conscious solution. However, it may stain or wear over time and may not last as long as porcelain restorations.
Yes. Bonding can close minor gaps to create a more uniform smile. Larger gaps may be better addressed another way, which we would discuss at your consultation.
New patients
New patients are welcome
Your first visit begins with a thorough examination to assess your dental health and discuss your concerns and goals.