Can Composite Bonding Be Removed?

If you want to remove or refresh your pre-existing composite bonding, contact Yorkshire Dental Suite today.

As it is a non-invasive procedure, composite bonding is easily removed from the teeth. However, if you’ve had some type of tooth contouring treatment such as IPR (Interproximal Reduction), these minor changes will be visible once more.

Composite bonding removal should only be carried out by a dental professional. Do not attempt to do it at home - if you try to remove the bonding yourself, you risk damaging your enamel and causing permanent sensitivity or roughness.

Why do people remove bonding?

There are many reasons why patients want to remove composite bonding. Like natural enamel, bonding can chip or crack over time - this is especially the case if you grind your teeth. The resin also discolours with wear, leading to patients either having their bonding refreshed or removed altogether.

In other cases, many choose to have this procedure because they want to upgrade to a more permanent dental treatment, such as porcelain veneers. Discuss your options with your dentist.

How composite bonding is applied

To help you better understand the removal process, let’s go through the Nanofill Composite Bonding® application step by step.

1. First, the teeth are cleaned
2. Nanofill™, our exclusive resin, is hand applied to the teeth
3. Your dentist gradually builds up this material layer by layer
4. A UV light is shone onto the teeth, curing the resin in place
5. This is then moulded to the desired shape and size
6. After a final bite check, you will leave the clinic with your new smile

A full smile transformation takes less than four hours to complete, and the process is completely pain free, with no drilling or injections required.

How composite bonding is removed

Using specialist dental tools and a highly-refined technique, composite bonding is buffed from the surface of the tooth. The devices used during the process are ultra-gentle and designed to safely remove dental bonding without harming the natural structure beneath.

You may be wondering, can you go back to natural teeth after composite bonding, and will the tooth feel normal again? Some patients experience a small adjustment period for the first two days post-removal, where teeth feel ‘weird’ or slightly sensitive, but this quickly dissipates. Contact your dentist if this discomfort persists.

Future dental treatments

After removal, some patients have no desire to have further dental work, and are happy with their natural smile. Others simply want to replace their old composite bonding. However, if there are still parts of your smile you are self-conscious of, the experts at Yorkshire Dental Suite will help you regain your confidence.

We have listed some of the common reasons why patients get composite bonding in the first place, and the treatment options available.

Note pricing correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice - contact us for the latest offers and up to date pricing.

Conclusion:

If you want to have your composite bonding removed, refreshed or replaced with an alternative dental treatment, contact Yorkshire Dental Suite. Our world-class clinicians will give you the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.