Composite Bonding

• Chipped or cracked teeth, including a chipped front tooth
• Small gaps between teeth
• Discolouration on individual teeth
• Worn or uneven tooth edges
• Teeth that look slightly short or misshapen

1. 01Consultation. Your dentist reviews your goals and confirms that bonding is the right option. Numbing is often not needed.
2. 02Shade matching. A resin colour is chosen to match your tooth.
3. 03Preparation. The tooth surface is lightly prepared so the resin bonds well.
4. 04Shaping. The resin is applied, sculpted and hardened with a special light.
5. 05Polish and bite check. We polish the tooth so it blends with the surrounding tooth and check your bite.

Bonding is faster and more conservative than veneers, and it can fix small shape problems that whitening cannot. For larger changes or longer-lasting colour correction, your dentist may suggest porcelain veneers. Whitening lightens natural tooth shade but does not repair chips.

• Tell us what you want to change and bring a photo if it helps.
• Consider whitening first if you want your teeth lighter, because the resin shade is matched to your current teeth.
• Tell us about your health history and any teeth grinding.
• Bring your insurance card, or both cards if you have two plans.

• You can usually eat and drink as soon as you leave, unless you were numbed.
• For the first couple of days, limit coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco, which can stain resin.
• Avoid biting hard objects such as ice, pens and fingernails.
• Brush gently and floss daily, and keep your regular check-ups so we can check the bonding.
• Call us if the bonded area chips, feels rough or uneven, or you have lasting pain or swelling.

We follow the Alberta Dental Association Fee Guide and give you an estimate before treatment. When bonding repairs a damaged tooth, some insurance plans may cover part of the cost. When it is purely cosmetic, it may not be covered. We will check your benefits, bill directly where coverage applies, and offer flexible payment options.