Composite bonding

• Is any tooth drilling needed?

  In most cases no. Bonding is applied to the existing enamel, which is why it is considered a conservative and largely reversible option.

• How long does composite bonding last?

  Typically three to five years before it needs refreshing, and less if you smoke, grind or drink a lot of staining drinks. Ceramic veneers last longer but require tooth preparation.

• Can bonded teeth be whitened later?

  Composite does not whiten, so any whitening is done before bonding and the shade is matched to the new, lighter colour.

• How much does composite bonding cost at your clinic?

  Albanian dental guidelines do not allow clinics to publish prices online. Send photos or an X-ray on WhatsApp and we send a personal costed plan privately, confirmed after your in-clinic examination.

• Composite bonding or veneers, which is better value?

  Bonding costs less per tooth and is done in one visit with little or no drilling, but it needs polishing yearly and replacing every three to five years. Veneers cost more up front and require a small amount of enamel removal, but commonly last ten to fifteen years. Over a decade the cost per year often evens out, so choose on how much correction you need.