Composite Bonding · Welling, South East London

Chipped, worn or uneven teeth, reshaped in a single visit

Hand-sculpted composite bonding that rebuilds worn edges, closes small gaps and evens out your smile. No drilling in most cases, and your natural teeth stay intact.

From £250 per tooth · 0% finance available

  • Often single-visit
  • No drilling in most cases
  • Shade-matched by hand
Patient showing the result of treatment for chipped, worn or uneven teeth

Premium materials brands we trust

  • Enlighten logo
  • Pola advanced tooth whitening system logo
  • Ivoclar logo
  • Kulzer logo
  • SDI logo

The treatment

What is composite bonding?

Patient having teeth whitening treatment at Welling Dental Studio

Composite bonding can help with

  • Chipped or cracked front teeth
  • Stained or discoloured enamel
  • Uneven, short or worn-down edges
  • Misshapen or pointed teeth
  • Small gaps between teeth

Honest assessment

Is bonding right for you?

Bonding is likely a good fit if:

  • You have one or two chipped or worn front teeth
  • Your teeth are healthy but uneven in length or shape
  • You want a visible change without altering healthy enamel
  • You'd like to see the result the same day
  • You want something reversible while you decide on longer-term options

You may need a different approach if:

  • Your teeth are significantly crowded or rotated, so straightening usually comes first
  • You grind your teeth heavily without a night guard
  • You have active decay or gum disease that needs treating first
  • You want a very large change in shade or shape across the whole smile

We'll tell you honestly at your consultation which of these applies to you.

Real results

Before & after

Before composite gap closureBefore
After composite gap closureAfter
Composite gap closure.
Before composite filling repair of a chipped toothBefore
After composite filling repair of a chipped toothAfter
Composite filling repairing a chipped tooth.
Before composite edge bondingBefore
After composite edge bondingAfter
Composite edge bonding on 6 teeth.
Before composite veneersBefore
After composite veneersAfter
Composite veneers

Photographs are of patients treated at the practice. Individual results vary.

Transparent pricing

What composite bonding costs at Welling Dental Studio

Single Tooth Edge Bonding

From £250

Rebuilding one chipped or worn edge, usually one appointment.

Six tooth edge bonding deal (Whitening and hygiene clean)

£1,495

Even shape and symmetry across the upper front teeth.

Whitening

£300

Whitening first, then bonding matched to your brighter shade.

Package includes whitening trays, whitening gels and a hygiene clean.

Every treatment plan includes

  • Consultation and full smile assessment
  • Clinical photographs
  • Shade matching and design discussion
  • The bonding appointment
  • Final polish
  • A written treatment plan with fixed costs before anything begins

Your exact fee depends on how many teeth are treated. You'll receive a written plan with fixed costs at your consultation, and there is no obligation to proceed.

Paying for treatment

Spread the cost with 0% finance

Spread the cost of your bonding treatment with 0% finance over up to 24 months, arranged through Chrysalis Finance.

0% interest for up to 24 months

No interest is charged, so you pay back exactly the cost of your treatment. Your monthly figure is confirmed in writing at your consultation.

Finance is subject to status and affordability checks. Terms and conditions apply.

Dental team discussing payment options and finance plans

Compare options

Composite bonding vs veneers

Composite bondingPorcelain veneers
Tooth preparationLittle to noneEnamel reduction required
Treatment timeOften a single visitTwo or more visits
ReversibilityReversible in most casesIrreversible
RepairsRepaired and re-polished chairsideUsually remade
InvestmentLower cost per toothHigher cost per tooth
LongevityTypically several years with good careTypically longer than bonding with good care

Longevity varies with your bite, oral hygiene and habits such as grinding. We describe typical ranges rather than guaranteed lifespans, and will give you a realistic expectation for your own teeth at your consultation.

Better together

Whitening first, then bonding

Composite cannot be whitened once it has set, so the order of treatment matters. We whiten your natural teeth first using Enlighten or Pola systems, let the shade settle, then match your bonding to that brighter result.

The combination gives a brighter base colour with even, well-shaped edges, which is why most smile makeovers here begin with whitening.

  1. 1

    Whiten with a custom take-home Enlighten or Pola kit

  2. 2

    Allow the shade to stabilise for two weeks

  3. 3

    Bond to your new, brighter shade

Tooth whitening is provided only to patients aged 18 and over, following a dental examination.

Your journey

Your treatment journey

Digital intraoral scan being taken at Welling Dental Studio
01

Consultation

A full smile assessment, clinical photographs and an honest conversation about what bonding can and cannot achieve for your teeth. You'll leave with a written plan and fixed costs. There is no obligation to book treatment.

Treatment planning consultation at Welling Dental Studio
02

Planning

We agree shape, length and shade together, and design your new edges before we start.

Dentist and nurse carrying out treatment at Welling Dental Studio
03

Bonding

Composite is layered and hand-sculpted onto each tooth, then set with a curing light.

Dentist polishing a patient's teeth at Welling Dental Studio
04

Polish

Final shaping and a high-shine polish so the surfaces feel and reflect light like enamel.

Your dentist

Meet your dentist

Dr Manraj Sandher, Principal Dentist at Welling Dental Studio

Dr Manraj Sandher

Principal Dentist, with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign

BDS PGCert (Ortho) MFDS RCPS (Glasg)

Manraj plans bonding case by case: edge design first, then hand-layered composite built up under magnification so the shape, translucency and surface texture read as natural enamel.

Where bonding is not the right answer, whether heavy wear, crowding or a large shade change, he will say so, and set out the alternatives with their costs before anything begins.

    Patient reviews

    What our patients say

    “Mani is an amazing dentist! I had Invisalign recently and then got Composite to perfect my edges and I am STUNNED!!! The entire process was so speedy, easy and the results speak for themselves. I am super confident with my smile, and Mani kept me informed and was very supportive throughout the entire process. I would recommend him to everyone I know.”

    Diella Salihua year ago

    “Always friendly, helpful and considerate. Had the same dentist since I was young and has always been considered a friend. Saved my teeth that I smashed out a day before really needing them!!”

    Billy Pagea month ago

    “I am happy that I chose this Dental studio, I haven't finish my treatment yet but it's already looking amazing, thanks Mani and team for the hard work. I definitely recommend this Dental studio.”

    shirin gafurovaa month ago

    “Fantastic dentist. Highly recommend even if you dont like going to the dentist. Very friendly and makes you feel at ease.”

    Kat K4 months ago

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    Find us

    Visit us in Welling, South East London

    Welling Dental Studio seen from Falconwood ParadeThe entrance and signage at Welling Dental Studio

    Welling Dental Studio

    11 Falconwood Parade, Welling
    DA16 2PL

    020 8304 6161

    info@wellingdentalstudio.co.uk

    Monday
    9:00am – 5:30pm
    Tuesday
    9:00am – 5:30pm
    Wednesday
    9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:30pm (afternoon by appointment)
    Thursday
    9:00am – 5:30pm
    Friday
    9:00am – 5:30pm
    Saturday
    By appointment only
    Sunday
    Closed
    • Falconwood station is a short walk away, with direct trains to London.
    • Bus routes along Rochester Way and Falconwood Parade stop close to the door.
    • On-street parking on Falconwood Parade and the neighbouring side roads.
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