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Composite Bonding in St Helens

Kiln Lane is the No.1 dental practice for composite bonding in St Helens.

This is the modern way to ‘repair’ minor imperfections, such as chips and gaps, and enhance the appearance of your teeth. As a quick and painless procedure, it creates impressive results – without the hassle associated with other cosmetic dental treatments – and is an easy way to realise your dream smile.

Just one consultation is required for composite bonding. Contact us today to book yours.

What is composite bonding?


Composite bonding (also known as teeth bonding or dental bonding) is a convenient and cost-effective treatment, which involves applying a tooth-coloured composite resin to the surface of the enamel. It’s designed to enhance the appearance of the teeth, correcting chips, gaps and stains and improving their overall size, shape and colour.
It’s a much quicker alternative to procedures such as porcelain veneers or dental crowns. In fact, composite bonding at our St Helens surgery can typically be completed in a single appointment.

Is composite bonding right for me?


Composite bonding is a suitable treatment for most people who would like to correct small imperfections in their teeth. This includes (but is not limited to) issues such as:
- chips, cracks and fractures
- gaps and spaces
- cavities
- tooth discolouration

Before starting, our expert dentist will need to conduct a thorough examination of your teeth and gums. This is to check their overall health and condition and establish whether you’re an eligible candidate for composite bonding treatment. If they believe you are, they can get to work straight away.

Of course, there are some cases in which dental bonding may not be appropriate. The resin material needs to be applied directly to the natural tooth’s surface. Therefore, unfortunately, if you have existing veneers or crowns – or there’s too much damage to your enamel – other cosmetic dental treatments may be more suitable.

What does the treatment process involve?


One of the main benefits of composite bonding is that it’s a fast solution. The process is non-invasive and straightforward. It can usually be completed on the day and involves just four steps:


Step 1 – Choose a colour


Firstly, we’ll examine your smile and choose a resin that matches the colour of your natural teeth. If you wish to have your teeth whitened, it’s best to do this ahead of the dental bonding procedure because the composite bond cannot be whitened once it has been placed.


Step 2 – Prepare the teeth


The surface of your teeth will then be prepared. Depending on the extent of the treatment, you may be given a local anaesthetic to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible. A mild acid solution will then be applied to the enamel for 15 seconds. This will help the composite resin to adhere to the tooth’s surface.


Step 3 – Apply the composite resin


Next, the resin will be applied and moulded until the desired shape and size have been achieved.


Step 4 – Harden and polish the resin


Lastly, a high-intensity curing light is used to set the resin. To ensure your composite bonding does not move or cause discomfort, an appropriate finish will be added to the bonding for extra security.

How do I care for my composite bonding?


Composite bonding can provide you with a long-lasting smile. However, to preserve the impressive results, you will need to maintain good oral hygiene – brushing your teeth twice daily using a fluoride toothpaste, flossing at least once a day and regularly visiting the dentist and hygienist.

It is possible for the composite resin to chip when placed under pressure. As such, you should try to avoid chewing and biting down on particularly hard or sharp items (e.g. fingernails, pen lids etc.).

The resin is also susceptible to staining. Therefore, we recommend avoiding tea, coffee and food that can stain for at least 48 hours after your procedure. And to maintain its shine and remove any surface stains, you may need to have your composite bonding polished by a hygienist from time to time.

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Is composite bonding safe?


Absolutely. There are no significant risks associated with composite bonding.

In some complex cases, a local anaesthetic may be used. But as the existing enamel doesn’t need to be removed, typically, the dental bonding procedure can be carried out pain-free – without the need for any needles or drilling.

After receiving your composite bonding treatment in St Helens, your teeth may initially feel sensitive. This is completely normal and usually subsides very quickly. Providing you maintain a good oral hygiene routine and look after your teeth properly, you shouldn’t have any problems.

What are the benefits of composite bonding?


Composite bonding can offer a wide range of advantages, particularly when compared to other similar treatments, such as porcelain veneers or dental crowns. For example, it:
- leads to impressive results, creating a genuine ‘wow’ moment for patients
- can rectify a broad spectrum of flaws and imperfections
- is incredibly quick, completed in just one visit to the dentist
- is a non-invasive and painless procedure; no needles required
- needs very little maintenance
- is durable, lasting 5-7 years on average
- is an affordable option

Further information on the benefits of this popular cosmetic treatment can be found in our blog. But if you’re still unsure or would like tailored advice on your suitability for teeth bonding, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

How much does composite bonding in St Helens cost?


This is quite a tricky question to answer, as the cost of composite bonding in St Helens varies greatly from patient to patient. It depends on several factors, including the number of teeth affected, the severity of damage to those teeth, and the final look that you wish to achieve with treatment.

However, you can rest assured, our rates are highly competitive.

As a leading dental practice, we aim to make composite bonding accessible to everyone. Currently, we charge from just £220 per tooth for composite edge bonding and £330 per tooth for full coverage bonding. And we have various 0% payment plans to help spread the composite bonding cost and make it even more affordable.

What’s more, we offer a ‘no obligation’ initial consultation – completely free of charge – for all patients. During which, we can assess your needs and provide an accurate quote for your treatment.

Before and after composite bonding


This patient was dissatisfied with the colour of her teeth, including the evident white spots. She discussed all her options with our dental team and decided to go with teeth whitening and composite bonding in order to get the best and brightest smile possible in just under two hours.

composite bonding st helens before and after

Transform your smile today


Here at Kiln Lane Dental, we specialise in cosmetic dentistry and have treated thousands of patients at our St Helens dental practice.

If you have discoloured teeth and want to achieve a visibly brighter smile, composite bonding can be used alongside whitening.

If you had gum disease previously, your gums may have receded. Though this is completely normal, bonds can be used to fill the spaces that have appeared between some of your teeth – giving you a natural, healthy smile. If you still have gum disease, we will need to treat it before we can start the non-invasive procedure for teeth bonding.

To discuss your dental imperfections in further detail with our expert cosmetic dentists in St Helens, give us a call on 01744 25776 or drop us an email at info@kilnlanedental.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you with more information as soon as possible.

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Case Study

This patient was unhappy with the colour of her teeth and in particular the white ‘spots’.

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