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Composite bonding in Notting Hill

Composite bonding in Notting Hill at Pembridge Dental: tooth-coloured resin shaped onto your own teeth to close small gaps, fix chips and even out edges. Usually done in one visit, with little or no drilling of healthy tooth.

£500per tooth · see the fee guide

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Carried out by Dr Ardalan Eghtedar, principal dentist (GDC 250741).

  • Composite bonding£500 per tooth
  • Carried out byDr Ardalan Eghtedar
  • New patient exam£120
  • Your planIn writing, with costs

Cosmetic dentistry

What composite bonding is

Composite bonding is a way of changing the shape of a tooth by adding tooth-coloured resin to it. The resin is the same kind of material used in white fillings. It is soft when it goes on, so it can be shaped by hand, and it sets hard under a blue curing light.

Because the resin is added rather than the tooth being cut down, bonding keeps your own tooth underneath. That makes it a gentle first step for small cosmetic changes, and it can usually be polished, added to or removed later.

What it can and cannot change

Bonding works well for the small things people notice in the mirror: a chipped corner, a short front tooth, edges that are uneven, or a small gap between two teeth. Many people have just one or two teeth done.

It is not the right answer for everything. It cannot straighten crooked teeth, it does not whiten, and it is not as hard-wearing as porcelain. If the change you want is bigger, we will explain the alternatives, such as veneers, teeth whitening first, or clear aligners to move teeth before any bonding.

How we approach it

Dr Ardalan explains what he sees before he suggests anything, and he will tell you if he thinks bonding is not worth doing. You see the plan and the cost in writing before any treatment starts. If you are a new patient, the first step is a check-up, so we know your teeth and gums are healthy enough for bonding to last.

A treatment room at Pembridge Dental in Notting Hill, a navy dental chair under a square ceiling light
192 Campden Hill Road, Notting Hill

Who composite bonding suits, and who it does not

It suits you if

  • You have small chips, short or uneven edges, or small gaps between front teeth.
  • Your teeth and gums are healthy, or any decay or gum problems have been treated first.
  • You want a change you can see in one visit, without removing healthy tooth.
  • You would like something that can be polished, added to or removed later.

It may not suit you if

  • You grind or clench heavily: bonded edges can chip under that load.
  • You have gum disease or decay that needs treating first.
  • You want a big change in colour or shape across many teeth, where veneers or aligners may serve you better.
  • We will tell you honestly at the consultation if bonding is not the right choice for your teeth.

What happens, step by step

  1. Step 1: Consultation and shade

    We check your teeth and gums, talk through what you would like to change, and match the resin to your natural tooth colour.

  2. Step 2: Shaping

    The tooth surface is lightly prepared, then resin is added in thin layers, shaped by hand and set with a curing light.

  3. Step 3: Polish and check

    We polish the resin, check your bite, and you see the result in the mirror before you leave.

Results and aftercare

How long bonding lasts

Several years with good care. Resin is softer than enamel, so edges may need a polish or a small top-up over time, which is usually quick.

Looking after it

Brush twice a day and clean between your teeth as normal, keep up your hygiene visits, and go easy on tea, coffee and red wine in the first few days.

Can you whiten it?

No. Whitening gel does not change the colour of resin, so if you want whiter teeth overall we whiten first and match the bonding to the new shade.

Composite Bonding: before and after

Upper front teeth before composite bonding, with small gaps and uneven edges, held open with a blue cheek retractor Before
The same upper front teeth after composite bonding, with the gaps closed and the edges more even, blue cheek retractor in place After
Composite bonding on the upper front teeth. Photographs shared with the patient's consent. Individual results vary.

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How much composite bonding costs

Fees at Pembridge Dental

Composite bonding

£500per tooth

New patient exam

£120new patient exam

Bonding is priced per tooth, so the total depends on how many teeth you have done. New patients have an exam first. Private fees, confirmed in your written treatment plan before any treatment starts. See the full fee guide.

Who carries out composite bonding

Dr Ardalan Eghtedar, principal dentist and owner at Pembridge Dental

Dr Ardalan Eghtedar

Principal Dentist and owner

GDC 250741 · BDS, University of Liverpool, 2014; MFDS RCS (Edin)

Runs the practice and treats patients himself, from check-ups and cracked teeth to cosmetic work: aligners, bonding and veneers.

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Composite Bonding: your questions

Still have a question?

Call reception on 020 7727 3976, Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk it through before you book.

How much is composite bonding in Notting Hill?

Composite bonding at Pembridge Dental is £500 per tooth. Because it is priced per tooth, the total depends on how many teeth you want treated. New patients have an exam first (£120), and you get a written plan with the full cost before any treatment starts.

Does composite bonding damage my teeth?

Composite bonding removes very little natural tooth, and often none at all. The surface is lightly roughened so the resin can grip. That is why bonding can usually be polished off or replaced later if you change your mind or choose a different treatment.

How long does composite bonding take?

Bonding is usually done in a single visit. The time depends on how many teeth are being treated; one or two teeth take far less time than a row of six. We tell you how long to allow when you book.

Does composite bonding hurt?

Composite bonding is not usually painful. Because little or no tooth is removed, most patients do not need an injection. If a tooth is sensitive or needs more preparation, we numb it first and tell you before we start.

Is bonding or veneers better for me?

The choice between bonding and veneers depends on how much change you want and how your teeth are now. Bonding suits small chips, gaps and edges and keeps your own tooth. Veneers suit bigger changes in colour or shape. We talk through both at the consultation.

How long does composite bonding last?

Composite bonding usually lasts several years with good care. The edges can wear or stain over time, and a polish or a small repair at a hygiene or check-up visit keeps it looking right. Grinding and very staining food and drink shorten its life.

Can I have bonding if I live in Kensington?

Composite bonding is done at our practice at 192 Campden Hill Road, W8, between Notting Hill Gate and Kensington. Many of our patients come from Kensington and Holland Park. You can book online at a time that suits you.

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