Composite Bonding.
Dental bonding, also referred to as composite veneering, provides an affordable, single-visit solution for immediate smile enhancement. Individuals with generally healthy teeth exhibiting minor wear, slight chipping, or a somewhat dulled appearance are ideal candidates. Addressing these concerns through composite resin application is both straightforward and highly effective. Those who are not yet prepared—emotionally or financially—to pursue ceramic veneers will find this an excellent interim option for improving their smile. With proper care, a composite smile design typically maintains its results for approximately 5–7 years before a transition to ceramic alternatives becomes advisable. A combined approach incorporating both ceramic and composite veneering is a strategy we frequently recommend: ceramic veneers are placed on the front 2–4 teeth requiring the most significant cosmetic improvement, while the remaining visible teeth are treated with composite bonding — delivering optimal results from both techniques while managing your total investment.
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On the day.
- Personalised Consultation: we discuss your aesthetic goals, select the ideal shade match, and map out your custom smile design
- Surface Preparation: we gently clean and prepare the tooth surface to ensure a strong, long-lasting bond
- Artistic Sculpting: our dentist meticulously layers the composite resin, shaping it by hand to match your facial features
- Curing & Final Polish: a specialized light hardens the resin instantly, followed by high-gloss polishing for a smooth, natural sheen
Before & after.
Real composite bonding cases treated at Leichhardt Dental Centre.
Minimal smile intervention with only the front two teeth veneered, plus a little Zoom whitening.
A pleasant, healthy, natural-looking smile transformation — angle correction with a minimal approach, using ceramic veneers on only the front two teeth.
A minimal-intervention smile design with just the two front teeth getting ceramic veneers — minimal cost, minimal intervention, and an optimal, natural-looking result.
A simple solution of veneers on only the front two teeth — not only to create a pleasant look, but to protect the wearing-down enamel.
Natural-looking harmony and balance.
A pleasant smile transformation to suit the patient's overall age — restoring broken-down and chipped teeth in the process, using a combination of bonding and ceramic veneers.
Individual results vary — this is not a guarantee of outcome. These are real, unaltered photographs of patients treated at this practice, published with their consent. What is achievable in your own case can only be determined at a consultation, and it is wise to seek a second opinion before any significant treatment.
Transparent pricing.
Composite Veneers / Bonding
Per tooth. Flexible financing can reduce costs to as little as $60 AUD per week.
Approx. $550 AUD
Ceramic Veneers
Per tooth, for the most significant cosmetic improvement on the front teeth.
Approx. $1,600 AUD
All prices are in Australian dollars and are a guide — your exact fee depends on the size and complexity of your case and is confirmed before treatment.
How composite bonding is delivered.
- Step 01
Consultation & plan
We discuss what you want to change, take photographs and digital scans, and design a treatment plan tailored to you. Nothing starts until you're happy with the plan.
- Step 02
Treatment day begins
On the day, we walk through the plan again. Photographs and digital mock-ups show what we're aiming for before any tooth is touched.
- Step 03
Prepare & scan
Teeth are prepared and scanned in 3D with CEREC. Restorations are designed on screen and milled in the practice — roughly 2–3 hours. You can stay, watch TV, or step out for a break.
- Step 04
Fit & bond
Each restoration is tried in, checked for fit and bite, adjusted if needed, and then bonded. You leave with your final smile in place.
Risks & considerations
Your composite resin requires a short window to fully cure and stabilize. For the first 48 hours, avoid staining materials (coffee, tea, red wine, berries, and dark sauces), expect mild temporary sensitivity to hot or cold foods, stick to softer foods, and do not bite down hard on your front teeth. Long-term, brush and floss daily with a non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste, limit staining agents and tobacco, refrain from biting hard objects like ice, pens, or fingernails, wear a custom nightguard if you grind your teeth, and visit us every six months for professional cleaning and veneer maintenance.
All dental procedures carry potential risks and benefits. Individual results vary. A consultation with a registered dental practitioner is required to determine whether a treatment is suitable for you.
Common questions.
Curious what your smile could look like?
The first step is a consultation and digital preview — so you know exactly what we're designing before the day begins.
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