Composite bonding at Randhawa Dentistry uses tooth-coloured resin to reshape, repair, or enhance individual teeth — correcting chips, closing small gaps, masking discolouration, and improving the proportions of a smile without removing healthy tooth structure. The resin is applied directly to the tooth surface, sculpted by hand, and hardened with a curing light in a single appointment. The result is a natural-looking improvement that is reversible and requires no drilling in most cases.
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With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, composite bonding typically lasts between five and seven years before requiring a polish, repair, or replacement. Longevity is influenced by habits such as nail-biting, pen-chewing, or grinding — patients who clench or grind their teeth may be advised to wear a protective night guard to extend the life of their bonding.
Composite resin is more porous than porcelain and can pick up staining from tea, coffee, red wine, and tobacco over time — particularly at the margins. Regular hygiene appointments and polishing help maintain the appearance, and avoiding staining foods and drinks in the first 48 hours after placement (when the resin is most susceptible) makes a significant difference.
Composite bonding works best for patients with minor to moderate cosmetic concerns — chips, small gaps, slight misalignment, or discolouration that hasn't responded to whitening. Patients with significant misalignment, large restorations already present, or very heavy biting forces may be better suited to porcelain veneers or orthodontic treatment, which the dentist will discuss with you honestly.