Composite bonding before and after photos show chips, small gaps and uneven edges fixed in a single visit, with no drilling. It suits minor cosmetic problems on otherwise healthy teeth, lasts five to seven years with good care, and starts at £295 per tooth at 72 Dental in Coulsdon.
Medically reviewed by Dr Mohsin Ghor, Associate Dentist and Aesthetics Practitioner, GDC No. 252351. Last updated 22 June 2026.
Before and after photos are the clearest way to judge bonding, because they show the actual change on real teeth rather than a digital mock-up. Every case below was treated at our Coulsdon practice.
Results
Immediate
Duration
1 - 3 Hours
Fee
From £295
The gallery features genuine, consented composite bonding cases treated at our Coulsdon clinic, each noting what was fixed, how many teeth were treated and the timeframe. You can see more in our Smiles Gallery.
Composite bonding works well for small, surface-level cosmetic problems. It repairs chips and cracks, closes small gaps, evens up worn or uneven edges, and covers stains that whitening cannot shift. It is minimally invasive, usually needs no drilling or injections, and a single tooth is typically finished in under an hour.
It is not the right tool for everything. Heavy crowding or large gaps are usually better treated with Invisalign first, and badly broken-down teeth may need crowns or veneers instead. We tell you honestly which camp you fall into at your consultation.
Composite bonding lasts five to seven years on average, and often longer with good care. Its lifespan depends on your diet, your oral hygiene, and habits like nail biting or pen chewing. Tea, coffee and red wine can stain the resin over time, and unlike enamel it cannot be whitened once it discolours. The good news is that bonding is easy to repair or refresh, usually in one short visit.
Composite bonding at 72 Dental starts at £295 for a single tooth. Prices as seen on site, 22 June 2026; your written plan confirms the exact figure. Multi-tooth packages bring the per-tooth price down.
| Package | Price (guest) | Per tooth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tooth | £295 | £295 |
| 4 teeth | £1,100 | £275 |
| 6 teeth | £1,620 | £270 |
| 8 teeth (includes free professional whitening, £399 value) | £2,080 | £260 |
| 8+ teeth | £260 per tooth | £260 |
Membership patients pay less, and 0% finance is available to spread the cost. Compared with veneers or crowns, bonding is a more affordable, less invasive way to improve how your teeth look.
It depends on what is bothering you. If your teeth are straight and healthy but stained, teeth whitening may be all you need. If they are crooked or gappy, Invisalign moves them into line first. Bonding then finishes the job, fixing chips, evening edges and closing small remaining gaps. Many of our best results combine two of the three, and whitening always comes before bonding so the resin can be matched to your new, brighter shade. See our composite bonding page for full treatment details.
Yes. With good care it lasts five to seven years on average, and often longer. It can be repaired or refreshed if it chips or stains over time, usually in a single visit.
It starts at £295 per tooth at 72 Dental. Six teeth are £1,620 and eight teeth are £2,080, which includes free professional whitening. Membership patients pay reduced rates.
At 72 Dental in Coulsdon, composite bonding starts at £295 for a single tooth, with six front teeth at £1,620. You get an exact quote at a free cosmetic consultation.
No. There is no drilling and no injections, and no healthy enamel is removed. Most patients find it comfortable and walk out with their new smile the same day.
Yes. Closing small gaps and repairing chips are two of the most common reasons people choose bonding, often without braces and in a single visit. Larger gaps may need Invisalign first.
It depends on your goals. Bonding is cheaper, faster and keeps more of your natural tooth, while veneers can last longer and handle bigger changes. We compare both honestly at your consultation.
If you want to know what bonding could do for your smile, book a free cosmetic consultation with our team.
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At the time of the appointment, the patient signs a waiver acknowledging that direct access hygiene does not involve diagnosing treatment needs and is intended solely for soft tissue health and plaque control.
If the hygienist identifies any concerns, they will recommend that the patient schedule an appointment with a dentist.
Under this model, non-registered patients can visit a practice and receive hygiene services—often at a higher fee than registered private patients.
