Dental composite is a tooth-coloured resin material used to repair chips, close gaps, reshape teeth, or improve their overall appearance. It's carefully sculpted and polished to blend in with your natural teeth.

Yes, composite material can stain over time, especially from drinks like coffee, tea, red wine, or from smoking. However, regular cleaning and avoiding heavily pigmented foods can help maintain its appearance longer.

Care for bonded teeth just like natural teeth:

• Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste

• Floss daily

• Avoid biting hard objects (like pens or ice)

• Cut down on staining foods and drinks

• Visit your dentist regularly for check-ups and cleaning

Composite bonding typically lasts 3 to 7 years, depending on your oral hygiene, diet, and lifestyle. Minor touch-ups can often be done if needed.

No, composite bonding is usually painless and often doesn't require any drilling or anaesthetic. It's a non-invasive treatment that preserves your natural tooth structure.

Composite bonding is often completed in just one visit, taking around 30 to 90 minutes per tooth, depending on the complexity of the work.

Composite bonding is:

• Minimally invasive (usually no drilling or injections)

• Cost-effective compared to veneers or crowns

• Reversible, unlike some other cosmetic procedures
  It’s ideal for cosmetic improvements but may not be as durable as porcelain restorations in the long term.