What is Composite Edge Bonding?
A cosmetic dental treatment using tooth-coloured resin to enhance the shape, size, and harmony of your teeth.
- Can:
- Smooth chips
- Close small gaps
- Even out worn or uneven edges
- Improve symmetry and proportion
- No drilling or shaving of natural tooth structure
- Minimally invasive, affordable, and effective enhancement
- Performed directly on your natural teeth in the chair
How Long Does it Take?
- Completed in a single appointment (usually 1–3 hours depending on the number of teeth)
- You’ll walk out with your new smile the same day
- No downtime or healing required
- Pre-treatment consultation and whitening occur beforehand for optimal shade matching
How Long Does it Last?
Composite bonding typically lasts between 4 to 8 years.
- Longevity depends on:
- Your oral hygiene routine
- Diet and eating habits
- Habits such as nail-biting, pen chewing, or grinding teeth
- Whether you wear your night guard nightly as advised
Can it Be Touched Up?
- Yes – bonding can often be polished or repaired without removing or replacing it entirely
- Minor chips or stains can be corrected during maintenance visits
To Maximise Longevity:
- Maintain 6-monthly professional check-ups and cleans
- Avoid biting hard objects or using teeth as tools
- Always wear your night guard if prescribed (especially if you clench or grind)
Does Composite Bonding Hurt?
- No, the procedure is pain-free and very comfortable
- No needles, no injections, and no drilling
- No anaesthetic required in most cases
- Preserves your natural tooth structure
- Some patients may experience temporary sensitivity to hot or cold, which typically resolves within a few days
What is the Process for Composite bonding?
Step 1: Complimentary 60-Minute Consultation
- OPG X-ray and 2 bitewing X-rays
- 3D Trios Smile Design Scan
- Studio photography
- Discussion of your goals with a cosmetic dentist
- Customised smile plan created for your needs
Step 2: In-Chair Zoom Whitening
- Helps brighten your teeth before bonding
- Ensures your bonding matches your final natural tooth colour
- Scheduled before bonding for optimal shade stability
Step 3: Composite Bonding Appointment
- Takes place two weeks after whitening
- Allows tooth shade to stabilise
- Dentist sculpts and layers resin material by hand
- Customised to suit your facial features and smile design
Step 4: Offboarding Appointment
- Fitting of your custom-made night guard
- Final studio photography
- Before-and-after images sent to you
Step 5: Ongoing Maintenance
- Six-monthly professional cleans and check-ups
- Night guard use to protect bonding and extend longevity
How Much Does Composite Bonding Cost?
- An exact quote is provided after your complimentary consultation
- Costs vary depending on the number of teeth treated and case complexity.
Payment Plan Options Include:
- Afterpay
- Zip Pay
- Humm
- Packages start from $20 per week over 24 months (interest free)
Warranty Details:
- Composite bonding comes with a 2-year warranty
- To maintain your warranty:
- Attend 6-monthly check-up and clean appointments at our clinic
- Wear your prescribed night guard nightly
- Terms and conditions will be fully explained at your consultation
Composite Bonding vs Veneers What’s the Difference?
Composite Bonding
- Minimally invasive (no drilling or tooth prep)
- Completed in a single visit
- Affordable with flexible payment plans
- Easily repairable or touched up
- Ideal for subtle enhancements
- Reversible and adjustable
Composite Veneers
- Requires removal of some tooth structure
- Completed over multiple visits
- Higher upfront investment
- Longer-lasting (10–15 years)
- Permanent cosmetic solution
- Suitable for more significant smile makeovers
Is Composite Bonding Right for You?
Composite Bonding is suitable if you:
- Want to fill small gaps between teeth
- Have chipped, uneven, or worn edges
- Are looking to improve the shape or length of your teeth
- Want a fast and affordable cosmetic option
- Prefer to preserve your natural teeth
- Don’t want to commit to permanent procedures like veneers
- Would like a same-day smile makeover with minimal discomfort
A consultation with one of our experienced cosmetic dentists is the best way to determine if composite bonding is right for your individual needs.
What’s Included in Our Composite Bonding Packages?
- Complimentary Smile Consultation
- Includes OPG X-ray, 2 Bitewing X-rays, 3D Trios Smile Design Scan, and studio photography
- In-Chair Zoom Whitening (prior to bonding)
- Gingivectomy (if required)
- Minor gum reshaping to enhance balance and symmetry
- Composite Edge Bonding
- Sculpted and layered with precision
- Enhances shape, length, and overall smile harmony
- Custom Night Guard
- Protects your new bonding and helps prevent wear from clenching or grinding
- Studio Photography
- Professional before-and-after images for your records and transformation reveal
