How long does composite bonding last?

Quick answer

How long does composite bonding last?

With good care, composite bonding at York House Dental Practice in West Byfleet typically lasts 5 to 7 years before a polish, repair or replacement is due.

Lifespan depends on the tooth, your bite, grinding, and staining from coffee, tea or smoking. Fees start from £200 per tooth.

Polished composite bonding restoration on a front tooth at York House Dental Practice in West Byfleet, Surrey
York House Dental Practice · West Byfleet, SurreyComposite bonding typically lasts five to seven years; worn or stained edges can be polished or refreshed in a single visit at York House Dental Practice in West Byfleet, Surrey.

What you need to know

Bonding is resin, not porcelain. It can chip at the edges and pick up stain. That is the trade for a same-day, minimally invasive treatment that usually needs little or no enamel removed.

A night guard helps if you clench. Avoid using front teeth as tools. Hygiene visits keep the margins clean. When the time comes, bonding can often be refreshed rather than starting from scratch.

If you want a longer-lasting, more stain-resistant front-tooth change, porcelain veneers (from £850 per tooth) may suit better. Compare both on composite bonding and veneers.

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Care at York House Dental Practice

Welcoming new patients, families and emergency appointments from West Byfleet, Woking, Weybridge, and across Surrey.

Lavender Park Road, West Byfleet2-min walk from train station, on-site parking (KT14 6ND)
5.0 Google Rating (330+ reviews)50+ years of family dentistry; GDC-registered clinical team
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Same-Day & Saturday AppointmentsUrgent slots from £78; Direct Access hygiene available

Last reviewed: by Dr Kaveet Patel, Principal Dentist