Cosmetic dentistry · Composite bonding in Truro
Small additions. Considered changes.
Composite bonding adds tooth-coloured material to selected teeth to refine shape, proportion or small spaces. Planning begins with healthy teeth and gums, a stable bite and realistic expectations.
A real result, viewed as a whole face.
This case was planned and completed by our team to improve tooth shape and the overall smile while keeping the result personal to the patient.
Every starting point is different. Photographs show one individual outcome and do not guarantee the same result for someone else.
The best change may be the smallest one.
Bonding can alter edge shape, close selected spaces or improve proportion without covering the whole tooth. It is not a substitute for treating decay, gum disease, an unstable bite or severe wear.
Some smiles are better served by whitening, alignment, contouring, veneers or no treatment. Your consultation should make those alternatives visible before you decide.
Edge refinement
Rebuild selected worn or uneven edges when the bite and remaining tooth allow.
Shape and proportion
Add material to carefully adjust the apparent width, length or symmetry of a tooth.
Small spaces
Close selected gaps when tooth position, gum shape and final proportions are suitable.
The bonding pathway
Plan before adding.
Listen and assess
We discuss what you notice, then assess teeth, gums, bite, habits and existing restorations.
Plan the sequence
Whitening or alignment may be considered first. Records or a preview may help explain shape.
Bond and sculpt
Composite is added in layers, shaped, cured and textured to suit the agreed plan.
Review and maintain
Bite and finish are checked. Future polishing, repair or replacement may be needed.
Know the material
Beautifully useful. Designed to be maintained.
Composite is conservative and repairable, but it is not as colour-stable or wear-resistant as enamel or some ceramic restorations. It can pick up stain, lose polish or chip.
Different purposes
Bonding, whitening or alignment?
Your questions
Composite bonding FAQs.
Is composite bonding the same as a composite filling?
The material may be similar, but the purpose differs. A filling repairs decay or damage; bonding usually describes elective additions to alter visible shape or proportion.
Does bonding require drilling?
Some cases need no drilling, while others require minor preparation or management of an existing restoration. The exact approach depends on the tooth and the agreed design.
Should I whiten first?
Often this is worth considering because composite does not lighten with whitening. If whitening is suitable, the final shade is normally allowed to settle before bonding is matched.
Can bonding chip or stain?
Yes. Diet, habits, bite, grinding and the amount and position of material affect maintenance. Polishing, repair or replacement may be needed.
Will the result look natural?
The aim is a result proportionate to your face and teeth, but an exact or permanent match cannot be guaranteed. Shape, texture, light and underlying tooth colour all matter.
Related care
Plan the smile in sequence.
Explore your options
Start with what you would like to change.
A consultation can compare bonding with whitening, alignment and other approaches before any treatment is planned.