Composite bonding Coatbridge
Composite bonding is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to improve your smile. It’s ideal for fixing small chips, closing little gaps, or reshaping uneven edges. Using a tooth-coloured resin, we gently build and sculpt your teeth to look smoother, more even, and still completely natural.
What is composite bonding?
Composite bonding is a simple way to improve the shape, size, or surface of your teeth using a tooth-coloured resin. It’s carefully applied and shaped by hand to blend in with your natural teeth—no drills, no damage, and no need to remove any healthy enamel.
It’s a great option if you’re looking for a gentle, same-day treatment that can make a real difference to your smile without feeling too ‘done’.
It works beautifully on its own, or as the final touch after straightening or whitening.
- Quick results – Your smile can be transformed in just one visit.
- No drilling – We don’t remove any healthy tooth structure.
- Pain-free – Most treatments don’t even need anaesthetic.
- Natural look – The resin is matched to your teeth for a seamless finish.
- Reversible – Because nothing is permanently changed, it’s a very low-commitment treatment.
- Affordable – It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your smile.
What can composite bonding fix?
- Small chips or cracks
- Uneven tooth edges
- Gaps between teeth
- Worn-down teeth
- Minor misalignment or shape concerns
- Improving overall symmetry
median diastema
chipping in the front teeth
What to expect
Consultation
We’ll chat about what you’d like to improve and look carefully at your teeth and bite. Dr Maha Razik and Dr Munsoor Alvi will guide you through what’s possible and make sure bonding is the right fit for your smile.
Design & treatment
We carefully match the resin to your natural tooth shade and gently shape it by hand. It’s a detailed process—but it all happens in the chair, usually in just one visit.
Immediate results
You’ll leave with your new smile on the same day. No waiting. No recovery time. Just a fresh, more confident version of you.
Looking after your bonding
Composite bonding is strong, but it still needs a bit of care to keep it looking its best. Avoid biting hard things like pens, nails, or packaging, as this can chip the resin. Tea, coffee, red wine and smoking can stain the bonding over time, so rinsing with water after these can help. Stick to your normal brushing and flossing routine using a soft toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste. Regular check-ups let us keep an eye on things and polish the bonding if needed. And if you grind your teeth at night, a custom night guard can help protect both the bonding and your natural teeth.
Frequently asked questions
Not at all. Bonding is completely pain-free and usually doesn’t need any anaesthetic. It’s a very gentle treatment.
With good care, bonding can last anywhere from 3 to 7 years. Avoiding habits like nail-biting or opening things with your teeth can help it last longer.
It can stain over time, especially with tea, coffee, red wine, or smoking. But keeping up with regular hygiene appointments and a good routine at home makes a big difference.
Whitening won’t change the colour of bonding, so it’s best to whiten your teeth before bonding if you’d like a brighter shade.
Bonding works best for small cosmetic improvements. At your consultation, we’ll look at your teeth, listen to your goals, and let you know if it’s the right option—or if something else might suit you better.
