Dental bonding involves applying a tooth-coloured composite resin directly to the surface of a tooth. The material can be shaped and polished to repair minor imperfections, close small spaces, improve the appearance of uneven teeth, or restore areas that have been chipped or worn.

Because bonding typically requires little to no removal of natural tooth structure, it can be a conservative option for making subtle but meaningful improvements to your smile.

Dental bonding can often be completed in a single appointment and, in many cases, does not require local anesthetic.

Your dentist will first prepare the surface of the tooth so the bonding material can adhere securely. A conditioning solution is then applied, followed by carefully selected composite resin that closely matches the colour of your natural tooth.

The resin is gently shaped and sculpted to achieve the desired appearance before being hardened with a specialized curing light. Your dentist will then make any final adjustments and polish the bonding so it blends smoothly with the surrounding teeth.

Dental bonding may be recommended to:

• Repair small chips or cracks
• Improve the appearance of discoloured teeth
• Reshape uneven or irregular teeth
• Close small spaces between teeth
• Restore areas of minor wear
• Make subtle cosmetic improvements to your smile

Whether bonding is the right option will depend on the condition of the tooth, your bite, and the type of improvement you would like to achieve.