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A beautiful smile in one visit. Discover dental bonding.
Dreaming of an aesthetic, even smile but worried about invasive tooth grinding? Bonding is a modern and 100% safe method of aesthetic dentistry that lets us quickly close gaps between teeth, hide chips and give your smile the shape you've always wanted – painlessly and in a single visit.
What is bonding?
Bonding (also known as direct composite veneers) involves applying a specialised, highly aesthetic composite material to the surface of the tooth. The dentist precisely shapes the material directly on the patient's tooth, which makes it possible to perfectly match the shape, colour and proportions of the whole smile.
The greatest advantage of this method is that it is minimally invasive – in many cases the procedure is completely non-invasive, with no need to disturb (grind) the natural tooth tissue.
What problems does bonding help with?
Who is bonding for?
It is a versatile aesthetic dentistry treatment that can resolve many insecurities about the appearance of your teeth. We help patients who have:
- Chips and wear: The effects of mechanical injuries or tooth wear are concealed quickly and invisibly.
- Diastema and gaps between teeth: Non-invasive closing of gaps between teeth (especially popular for the front teeth).
- Discolouration and stains: Stubborn discolouration (e.g. after root canal treatment, fluorosis or medication stains) that traditional whitening can't remove.
- Uneven or short teeth: Correcting the smile line and giving teeth symmetrical proportions and the desired shape.
- Minor rotations and crowding: Visually straightening teeth without having to go through lengthy orthodontic treatment.
How does the procedure work, step by step?
What does bonding look like at our practice?
- 1
Consultation and smile design: We talk about your expectations, assess your oral health and choose the perfect composite shade.
- 2
Preparing the tooth surface: The tooth is thoroughly cleaned and its surface gently etched (with a special gel), which ensures maximum durability and adhesion of the material.
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Applying the bonding agent: We apply a preparation that bonds the composite to the tooth structure.
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Shaping the composite: Layer by layer, the dentist applies a modern, highly aesthetic composite, sculpting the perfect shape.
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Curing (polymerisation): The material is cured with a safe polymerisation lamp, so it hardens immediately.
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Polishing: A key stage in which we give the teeth perfect smoothness and shine so they look as natural as possible.
Duration: The whole process usually takes about 30 minutes per tooth.
Why choose bonding?
Benefits of dental bonding
- Quick results: You get a spectacular smile makeover in just one visit.
- Painless, with no grinding: The procedure is completely comfortable and usually involves no grinding of healthy tooth tissue.
- Natural look: Modern composites perfectly imitate natural enamel – they reflect light and are indistinguishable from real teeth.
- Attractive price: A much cheaper alternative to classic porcelain veneers while keeping high aesthetic quality.
- Reversibility: Because the teeth are not ground (or are ground only minimally), the procedure is completely safe for the tooth structure.
How to care for your teeth after bonding?
How to care for bonding so it lasts for years
Bonding usually lasts from 4 to 10 years (depending on the patient's habits and the durability of the composite material used). To keep your teeth looking beautiful for longer, follow a few simple rules:
- Home hygiene: Brush your teeth at least twice a day and use dental floss and a water flosser.
- Avoiding staining foods and drinks: Composite can absorb pigments in the first days after the procedure and over time (just like natural teeth) from coffee, tea, red wine or soy sauce. It's worth limiting them or rinsing your mouth with water afterwards.
- Dropping bad habits: Avoid biting your nails, opening packages with your teeth or biting very hard objects (nuts, hard sweets).
- Check-ups and polishing: We recommend visiting the dentist every 6 months. Professional polishing of the composite refreshes its shine and removes any deposits.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ – Everything you need to know about bonding
Does bonding hurt?+
No, the procedure is completely painless.
Does composite turn yellow from coffee or cigarettes?+
Composite material may discolour slightly over time (less than it used to, thanks to modern technology). Regular polishing at the practice (every six months) effectively removes everyday deposits and keeps the colour bright.
How is bonding different from porcelain veneers?+
Bonding is done directly at the practice using composite material – it is quicker, cheaper and does not require grinding the teeth. Porcelain veneers are made in a laboratory, are more durable (even over a dozen years) and more resistant to discolouration, but they require grinding the teeth and are more expensive.
Can everyone have bonding?+
Full oral health is a prerequisite. Before the procedure, any caries must be treated and tartar removed, ideally at the practice where the bonding will be done.