Composite Bonding is Cheaper than Veneers by Hundreds of Pounds!
Looking into how much composite bonding costs? Considering veneers, but not sure if you need them?
Composite bonding and veneers are similar, but they’re two different treatments:
- Composite bonding corrects one area of the tooth (typically the edge) by resizing and shaping.
- Dental veneers (including composite veneers) conceal the entire tooth, masking larger imperfections.
This is why composite bonding is much more affordable per tooth than a dental veneer, as it focuses only on improving a portion of the tooth.
Composite bonding costs from £250
- Composite bonding is charged by the tooth
- At our clinic, it costs from £250 per tooth (we’re in Chester)
- Across the UK, bonding costs from £300 to £500 per tooth
- A full smile makeover with bonding is financeable over 12 months 0% or up to 36 months (10.9%)
- Composite bonding consultations are free with a £50 refundable deposit upon attendance
Book a consultation for composite bonding in Chester.
Dental veneers can cost up to £850 per tooth
- Dental veneers are also charged by the tooth
- At our clinic, composite veneers cost from £250 per tooth
- And porcelain veneers cost from £850 per tooth
- UK-wide, veneers can cost anywhere from £500 to £1,500 per tooth
- Dental veneers are also available on dental finance
- Veneer consultations are also free, with a £50 refundable deposit upon attendance
Book a consultation for dental veneers in Chester.
Choosing composite bonding over veneers can save you £650 per tooth, but is it the right decision?
There’s no question that composite bonding is the cheaper cosmetic treatment; in fact, it’s the most affordable cosmetic treatment available UK-wide, which is what makes it more popular and tempting over more invasive, longer-lasting permanent changes like veneers.
But composite bonding is not right for every patient’s goal. For example, if you’re looking for a more dramatic makeover that lasts longer and requires fewer renewals and replacements, then you’ll want to opt for veneers. This is because composite bonding lasts 5-7 years and discolours and chips much more easily than porcelain.
If your goal is for subtle changes to shape and tooth length without masking the entire tooth, then composite bonding will most likely be the right option.
However, if you’re looking to just save money while making over the entire tooth, you might want to look further into composite veneers. They use the same material as composite bonding but mask the entire tooth instead, making them a low-cost alternative to porcelain.
Explore all of your options near Chester at our cosmetic clinic. Book a consultation.
Why is composite bonding cheaper than veneers?
Composite bonding is cheaper for several reasons:
- Bonding uses resin (same as white fillings), which is relatively low-cost
- Dental veneers (especially porcelain) use lab-made ceramics and are more expensive to produce
- Bonding is carried out directly chairside in one visit
- Dental veneers require a lab and a technician to hand-make each tooth
- Less time in the chair and laboratory time equals lower costs
- Bonding requires minimal to no drilling, making it quicker and less technical
- Bonding lasts 5-7 years and is more prone to stains and chips
- Veneers have a highly controlled design
