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Cosmetic Dentistry
Composite bonding can be used to repair small chips, close minor gaps and reshape worn or uneven tooth edges using tooth-coloured resin carefully applied to the tooth.
In many cases, treatment can be completed in a single visit with minimal preparation to the natural tooth.
Meet with one of our dentists to discuss the changes you’d like to make to your smile and whether composite bonding is suitable for you.
We accept all health funds.
Repairing a chipped tooth
Composite bonding can rebuild small chips and restore a smoother, more natural-looking tooth shape.
Closing small gaps
Bonding may be used to close minor spaces between teeth without the need for veneers or orthodontic treatment in suitable cases.
Reshaping worn or uneven edges
Composite can be carefully shaped to improve worn, uneven or irregular tooth edges and create a more balanced smile.
The basics
Composite bonding uses a tooth coloured resin that is carefully applied, shaped and polished directly onto the tooth. It can repair small chips, close minor gaps, or improve worn and uneven edges.
In many cases, composite bonding requires little or no removal of natural tooth structure and can often be completed in a single appointment.
We’ll assess your teeth first and discuss whether bonding is a suitable option for the changes you’d like to make.
Why patients choose bonding
Composite bonding can often be shaped, set and polished in a single appointment, depending on the amount of treatment needed.
In many cases, bonding requires little or no removal of natural tooth structure, making it a conservative option for suitable patients.
The composite is carefully shade matched, shaped and polished to complement your surrounding teeth and create a natural-looking finish.
For some patients, composite bonding can be a practical way to improve small chips, gaps or uneven edges.
What to expect
We’ll talk through what you’d like to improve, assess whether composite bonding is suitable, and provide a clear treatment plan and estimate before you proceed.
The tooth surface is cleaned and prepared so the composite can bond securely. In many cases, little or no natural tooth structure needs to be removed.
Composite is carefully applied and shaped to improve the tooth’s appearance, then set in place.
We’ll refine and polish the bonding, check your bite and make sure the result feels comfortable and blends naturally with your smile.
See it up close
Tooth-coloured composite can be carefully shaped and shade-matched to repair a chipped tooth and restore a more natural, balanced appearance.
Good to know
Composite bonding can last for several years with good oral hygiene and regular dental care, although this varies depending on the tooth, your bite and everyday habits.
Over time, the bonding may need polishing, repair or replacement. If this happens, we’ll discuss the best option for maintaining the result.
No, that’s one of its strengths. Bonding sits on the surface of the tooth and usually needs no drilling, so your natural tooth stays intact underneath.
Composite bonding and porcelain veneers can both improve the appearance of your smile, but they suit different needs.
Bonding may be a good option for smaller changes such as chips, minor gaps or uneven edges, while veneers may be considered when more extensive changes to shape, colour or overall appearance are desired.
We’ll assess your teeth, listen to what you’d like to achieve and talk you through the options so you can decide what feels right for you.
We’ll carefully choose a composite shade that suits your natural teeth, then shape and polish the composite material so the result feels like part of your smile.
The cost of composite bonding will depend on how many teeth are being treated and the type of changes you would like to make.
We’ll assess your smile first and provide a clear, itemised estimate before treatment begins. If needed Humm, Zip and Afterpay may also be available to help spread the cost over time, subject to each provider’s terms and eligibility.
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$199 New Patient Check-Up & Clean
Includes a comprehensive examination, scale and clean, prophy and fluoride treatment, any required X-rays, a personalised treatment plan and a complimentary take-home Essential Oral Care Kit.
New patients only. Health fund rebates may apply depending on your fund and level of cover. Any remaining balance is payable by the patient on the same day.
