# Composite Bonding — UK price comparison

Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/treatments/cosmetic-dentistry/composite-bonding/

## Quick answer

Composite bonding typically costs £150–£400 per tooth in the UK. The dentist sculpts tooth-coloured resin directly onto the tooth to repair chips, close small gaps, lengthen worn edges or improve shape — usually in a single visit, normally without drilling or injections, and reversibly. Because most cosmetic cases involve four to ten front teeth, full-case quotes commonly run £800–£3,000. Bonding lasts around 5–7 years before needing repair or refreshing. It's cosmetic, so it's not available on the NHS, and like all dentistry it may only be carried out by GDC-registered professionals.

## Key facts

- Typical private cost: £150–£400
- Typical UK cost: £150–£400 per tooth; full smile cases commonly £800–£3,000
- Single-visit treatment, usually drill-free and reversible — no enamel removed
- Lasts around 5–7 years; chips and stains can usually be repaired rather than replaced
- Whiten first if you want a lighter shade — composite is matched to your teeth and doesn't bleach
- Not available on the NHS for cosmetic reasons
- Only GDC-registered dental professionals may carry out bonding — verify at gdc-uk.org

Factual price comparison from The Local Dentist — not clinical advice.