BONDING - COMPOSITE WHITE FILLINGS
AVERAGE COSTS :
£80 - £300 depending on treatment area
DESCRIPTION
The tooth enamel is gently etched to enhance adhesion before a dentist applies colour-matched resin compound over a crooked, short, chipped, decayed or broken tooth. A special light is then used to harden and bond it to the tooth surface underneath.
AVERAGE COST
£80 - £300 depending on treatment area
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE
Up to 60 minutes per tooth
ANAESTHESIA
None, unless bonding is being done to cover a cavity
RECOVERY TIME
None
NUMBER OF VISITS REQUIRED
One
RISKS
None
DURATION OF RESULTS
Five to eight years on average if you're careful
INSIDE TIP
In order to maximise of your bonding it's important to avoid nail biting, chewing on pens or ice, or using your teeth as tools.
