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Composite bonding

Adding filling material to the edge of a tooth to rebuild a chip or close a small gap.

What it is

Composite is the same material as a white filling, added to the outside of a tooth rather than inside it. The surface is roughened, the material is built up in layers, and it is shaped and polished at the same appointment.

Nothing healthy is removed, which is the reason to do this before considering anything more permanent.

Questions about this treatment

How long does it last?

Several years on most teeth, less if you bite your nails or grind. It can be repaired rather than replaced.

This is informational; consult your dentist for diagnosis and treatment.

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Cosmetic

Take-home whitening

Custom trays and a gel you wear at home for two weeks.

Takes
Two appointments of 20 minutes, plus two weeks at home
You feel
Nothing at the appointments. During the two weeks some people get short bursts of cold sensitivity, which settles when you stop.
After
Avoid dark drinks for the first two days after each night. Sensitivity fades within a week of finishing.
From
£320

Cosmetic

Replacing old silver fillings

Taking out an amalgam filling and rebuilding the tooth in a tooth-colored material.

Takes
45 to 60 minutes
You feel
An injection, then pressure and vibration, and more water than a normal filling.
After
The tooth is often sensitive to cold for a few weeks afterward, more than with a first filling.
Between
£180–£320
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