Services Bonding
Cosmetic Bonding in Beverly Hills
Same-day cosmetic bonding to repair chips, cracks, and minor imperfections. Affordable smile enhancement in a single visit in Beverly Hills.
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Cosmetic bonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin applied directly to the tooth surface. It can repair chips, close gaps, reshape irregular teeth, and cover discoloration — all in a single appointment. The material is shaped, cured with a special light, and polished to match your adjacent teeth.
Good candidates
- Small chips, cracks, or fractures
- Closing minor gaps between teeth
- Reshaping slightly irregular teeth
- Covering surface stains that do not respond to whitening
- Patients looking for a less expensive alternative to veneers
Not recommended for
- Large structural defects requiring a crown
- Multiple or large gaps (consider orthodontics or veneers)
- Heavy staining requiring full coverage
- Patients who grind their teeth heavily
- Patients seeking a permanent solution (bonding requires maintenance)
Process
What to expect.
01
Shade selection
Your dentist selects a composite resin shade that matches your adjacent teeth. Multiple opacities may be layered for a natural appearance.
02
Tooth preparation
The tooth surface is lightly etched to create a bondable surface. In most cases, little to no enamel removal is needed.
03
Application and sculpting
The composite is applied in thin layers. Your dentist sculpts each layer to match the natural contours of your tooth.
04
Curing and polishing
Each layer is hardened with a curing light. The final surface is contoured, textured, and polished to match the gloss of natural enamel.
Recovery & longevity
Recovery
No recovery time. You can eat and drink normally immediately after the appointment. Minor surface adjustments can be made if the bite feels uneven.
How long it lasts
3 to 7 years depending on location, bite forces, and oral habits. Bonding stains more easily than porcelain and may need periodic polishing or replacement.
FAQ
Common questions.
Is bonding as strong as veneers?
No. Composite resin is less strong and less stain-resistant than porcelain. However, bonding is more conservative (less enamel removal), faster, and significantly less expensive.
Does bonding hurt?
No. Anesthesia is rarely needed unless the bonding is close to the gum line or on a sensitive tooth surface.
How long does a bonding appointment take?
Thirty to sixty minutes per tooth. Most single-tooth repairs are completed in one visit.
Can bonding be repaired if it chips?
Yes. Chipped bonding can be repaired by adding more composite material. Your dentist can usually do this in a single appointment without replacing the entire restoration.
Does bonding stain over time?
Composite resin is porous and will stain faster than porcelain. Avoid coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco for the first 48 hours. Professional polishing at your regular cleanings helps maintain the appearance.
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