Composite restoration, bonding and veneers in London

Katerina Galkina · EN · 07/10/2026

Clarify the proposed procedure

Composite bonding may mean a small chip repair or extensive reshaping of tooth surfaces. Veneers and crowns are different options with their own consequences. Ask which teeth and surfaces will change and how much tooth tissue would be removed.

A 2026 GDC discussion of composite bonding ↗ emphasises understandable consent and justified planning. Attractive photographs do not replace assessment.

Check health and alternatives

Before cosmetic work, discuss decay, gums, bite and clenching. Ask whether repair, observation or a less extensive intervention would meet the objective.

For major treatment, an independent opinion can be useful. Do not accept preparation of healthy teeth simply because of a package discount or a standard number of smile-zone units.

Obtain costs beyond the first treatment

Request per-tooth and total prices, including modelling, a trial shape, polishing, adjustment and review. Ask how chips, colour changes and future repairs are managed and charged.

Clinically necessary restoration and purely aesthetic alteration may have different payment arrangements. If the practice combines NHS and private services, request a clear distinction in the plan.

Before deciding

Check the dentist through the GDC ↗. Obtain the treatment plan, risks and maintenance requirements. Discuss shape and colour before irreversible stages.

Do not assume all bonding is completely reversible without consequences: ask about your particular teeth. Keep material details and instructions afterwards. Changes in bite, pain or repeated chips require reassessment rather than endlessly covering the problem with more material.