1. Dental bonding in Warsaw

Dental bonding
in Warsaw

54 Bokserska St, unit U1, 02-690 Warsaw, Mokotów

A gap between the front teeth, uneven, chipped edges, worn teeth, a dark shade. Bonding solves many aesthetic problems – it closes gaps between teeth, rebuilds chipped edges, evens out the shape of worn teeth and lightens their colour – from a single tooth to the whole smile line.

Digital smile analysis on a tablet in the surgery

Mokotów, 54 Bokserska St, unit U1. The first consultation costs 200 zł.

Daniel Domański, DDS, MSc
Mikołaj Kisiel, DDS
Aneta Buczko, DDS
WHO LEADS THE TREATMENT

DDS, MSc Daniel Domański

An expert in orthodontics and implantology.

Meet Daniel

DDS Mikołaj Kisiel

A Smile Makeover Expert.

Meet Mikołaj

DDS Aneta Buczko

An expert in dentistry and aesthetic medicine.

Meet Aneta

From the smile design to the last check-up your treatment is led by one dentist, whom you choose at the consultation. Before we start work on your teeth, you will see and try on your future smile.

What patients write (in Polish)

Przyszłam, ponieważ od dawna czułam się źle ze swoim uśmiechem - szczególnie ze stłuczonym górnym łukiem. Pan Doktor Daniel dokładnie przedstawił mi wszystkie możliwości. Odpowiedział na moje pytania i omówił nie tylko ogólne kwestie estetyczne, ale przede wszystkim aspekty dopasowane do mnie. Ogromna wiedza i doświadczenie. Serdecznie polecam!

Kamila T. · 5 October 2026 · ZnanyLekarz · about Daniel Domański

Doktor przyjął mnie w gabinecie Allsmiles, który już od samego wejścia robi wrażenie nie tylko wyglądem, ale również wesołą atmosferą wśród pracowników. Wizyta rozpoczęła się punktualnie. Doktor bardzo profesjonalnie i jednocześnie zrozumiale wytłumaczył moją sytuację. Bardzo serdecznie polecam!

Cezary W. · 16 September 2026 · ZnanyLekarz · about Daniel Domański

What patients write (in Polish)

Do dr. Mikołaja trafiłam z ogromnym bagażem — wieloletnią, bardzo silną traumą i dużym zakresem leczenia. Sam fakt, że w ogóle zdecydowałam się rozpocząć leczenie, był dla mnie ogromnym krokiem. Dziś, po kilku miesiącach, mogę powiedzieć coś, w co jeszcze rok temu naprawdę nie uwierzyłabym — chodziłam do dentysty bez strachu. Bez stresu, bez paniki, bez odkładania kolejnej wizyty w nieskończoność. To dla mnie coś znacznie większego niż samo zakończenie leczenia. Dr Mikołaj od początku wykazał się ogromną empatią, cierpliwością i zrozumieniem. Nigdy nie czułam się oceniana ani zawstydzana. Ogromnie ważne było dla mnie również podejście pani Ilony i pani Kasi — ich spokój, ciepło i życzliwość sprawiały, że czułam się bezpiecznie na każdej wizycie. Całe leczenie zostało bardzo dobrze zaplanowane i przeprowadzone w ciągu kilku miesięcy. A ja, zamiast bać się każdej kolejnej wizyty, zaczęłam przychodzić z poczuciem, że jestem w dobrych rękach. Jestem ogromnie wdzięczna całemu zespołowi.

Natalia J. · 13 September 2026 · ZnanyLekarz · about Mikołaj Kisiel

Serdecznie polecam Pana Doktora! Jestem bardzo zadowolony z efektu plastyki dziąseł. Mój uśmiech wygląda jednolicie, a zęby teraz są dużo większe. Z całego serca polecam!

P.Jablonski · 3 September 2026 · ZnanyLekarz · about Mikołaj Kisiel

What patients write (in Polish)

Jestem bardzo zadowolona z konsultacji u Pani Doktor Anety Buczko. Pani Doktor była niezwykle profesjonalna, miła i zaangażowana. Bardzo doceniam indywidualne podejście — Powiedziała co jest prawdą, a co mitem na temat bondingu oraz pomogła mi również dobrać odpowiedni kolor, tak aby efekt był naturalny i dopasowany do mnie, a nie przesadnie jasny. Cała konsultacja przebiegła w bardzo miłej atmosferze. Zdecydowanie polecam!

Werka K. · 26 August 2026 · ZnanyLekarz · about Aneta Buczko

Świetny specjalista. Wszystko zostało szczegółowo omówione, leczenie było skuteczne, bezbolesne i pragmatyczne.

Jakub · 25 August 2026 · ZnanyLekarz · about Aneta Buczko
THE BASICS

What dental bonding is

Bonding is an aesthetic restoration of a tooth with composite – a material available in many shades, which we apply directly onto the surface of the tooth and model into a shape planned beforehand. With it we can change the shape and colour of teeth, and in selected cases also their misalignment.

How it differs from an ordinary filling

For bonding we use a special composite with the best aesthetic properties, and both the way it is applied and the purpose of the restoration are quite different from a filling. A filling rebuilds a cavity left by decay – it has to seal the tooth tightly and give it the strength it needs for chewing. A natural look matters, but it is not the main aim of that kind of restoration.

In bonding, aesthetics is the starting point. The procedure is done on healthy teeth, changing their colour, shape, width, length and proportions.

We choose the shade of the composite by checking it under different light sources, paying attention to the colour, translucency and characteristic features of your teeth. That way the restoration looks natural and sits in harmony with the whole smile.

TRANSFORMATIONS

Bonding before and after

Two cases from our clinic. Drag the slider to compare the teeth before and after the treatment.

BeforeAfter

Bonding · 24 April 2025

Teeth that did not respond to whitening

The patient came to us dreaming of a brighter, radiant smile. For years she had struggled with dark teeth that did not respond to traditional whitening and stayed darker than she wanted. After many unsuccessful attempts, she started looking for a solution that would be not only effective but also durable and predictable.

The whole story
BeforeAfter

Bonding · 4 March 2025

Uneven front teeth. How to improve their shape?

The patient came to me asking to improve how her smile looked. Although each of her healthy teeth had a correct shape on its own, their uneven position upset the harmony and proportions of her face. Front teeth set back and laterals pushed forward meant her smile was not as symmetrical and full as she would have liked. Her goal was a naturally beautiful, even smile and slightly lighter teeth.

The whole story
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REASONS

What patients come with

Below you will find the situations patients come to us with most often. If you do not see your problem here, or do not know what to call it, simply tell us what bothers you.

A gap between the front teeth

A gap between the front teeth is most often closed by bonding two teeth — symmetrically, so that their proportions and natural width are kept. In most cases this can be done in a single appointment.

If the position of the teeth needs orthodontic treatment first, we put their position in order first and only then do the restoration. After that kind of treatment bonding most often covers 8–10 teeth, not just the two front teeth, so the whole smile keeps consistent proportions.

A chipped edge

A chipped edge is most often the result of an injury, biting something hard, overloading or a collision in the bite. Sometimes it is small damage that mainly affects how the tooth looks, and sometimes it is larger and needs a closer assessment.

In today’s world, because of the stress that comes with it, we very often clench our teeth and grind them hard against each other. Teeth were not made by nature for such frequent and strong pressure – it ends with worn and chipped edges. Bonding not only rebuilds the edge aesthetically but also means that our own, already worn and shortened teeth are no longer ground down directly, because there is now a material (composite) that protects them and takes the bite forces.

If the tooth is healthy and the damage does not reach the deeper tissues, we can usually rebuild the missing fragment with composite in a single appointment. We restore the shape, length and proportions of the tooth, matching the colour and surface of the restoration to the other teeth.

If the damage was caused by overloading or a collision in the bite, we also look at how the teeth meet. Depending on the situation, the answer may be a night guard, extending the composite restoration to more teeth, or correcting the shape of the opposing teeth. That way we not only rebuild the chipped fragment but also reduce the risk of it breaking again.

Worn teeth

Not every case of worn teeth needs rebuilding for health reasons. Some wear has already been adapted to by the body, and in such cases regular check-ups and observation are enough. If, however, we want to improve how the smile looks, we can plan to rebuild the worn teeth with bonding. After such a procedure we recommend protecting the teeth with a guard worn at night while you sleep.

An uneven shape

Sometimes one tooth is narrower, shorter, slightly rotated or has an uneven edge. Bonding lets us correct such small irregularities by rebuilding the right shape and proportions of the tooth. In this way we can even out the smile line and get a harmonious result without moving the teeth.

A dark shade

If the colour of your teeth is the only thing bothering you, start with whitening – it is the simpler and less invasive route, and it often gets you the result you want.

Teeth whitening

We propose bonding when the teeth carry many fillings, their colour is uneven, or the shape and position are part of the problem too.

A root-treated tooth

A tooth after root canal treatment may darken over time, especially if the treatment was done many years ago. The problem is most visible at the front, where even a small difference in colour can affect how the whole smile looks.

For slight discolouration we can do a composite restoration, matching its colour and the way it is built to the other teeth. With heavier discolouration a good result is harder to reach, so sometimes the better answer is to rebuild two matching teeth in the arch at once. That way we can get a consistent colour, shape and proportions. In some cases porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns will be the best solution.

THE CHOICE

Bonding, veneers or orthodontics

Three different solutions that patients often talk about as if they were interchangeable. They are not the same thing and they serve different purposes.

BondingVeneersBraces
What it doesBonding changes the shape, colour and look of the front surface of the toothVeneers changes the shape, colour and look of the front surface of the toothBraces moves teeth in the bone
What happens to the toothBonding no preparation (non-prep) or minimal preparation — depending on the caseVeneers no preparation (non-prep) or minimal preparation — depending on the caseBraces the tooth stays untouched
Time to the resultBonding usually one appointmentVeneers usually five appointmentsBraces from several months to a few years
Price per toothBonding from 1 000 zł / tooth (composite)Veneers from 3 500 zł / tooth (porcelain)Braces treatment priced as a whole
DurabilityBonding usually 5–10 yearsVeneers usually 10 years and moreBraces the result is lasting, but needs retention. Very often bonding or veneers are still needed afterwards: the teeth are well aligned, but often worn from the time they worked in the bite before orthodontic treatment
Can it be undone?Bonding the material can be removed, but that does not always mean a full return to the starting pointVeneers the material can be removed, but that does not always mean a full return to the starting pointBraces not applicable

When braces are needed rather than bonding

Many people start orthodontic treatment to improve how their smile looks – to straighten the teeth and close gaps. Braces and aligners change above all the position of the teeth. Getting that position right can improve a smile considerably, but on its own it will not change the shape, the length or the colour of the teeth.

That is why it is worth looking at the smile as a whole before treatment begins. It happens that aligning the teeth and widening the arch opens up spaces that were not there before. Once treatment is over they can be closed with bonding or veneers, correcting the shape and the proportions at the same time.

If the teeth are correctly positioned but worn, chipped, uneven in shape or not the colour you want, orthodontic treatment alone will not change that – an aesthetic restoration may be needed as well. Conversely, if the shape and colour are right and the problem is mainly the position, orthodontic treatment may be enough on its own.

Where the irregularities are small, orthodontics can sometimes be skipped and the smile improved with bonding or veneers. That decision has to be planned carefully, though: restoring without moving the teeth first may mean removing more healthy tissue to make room for the material.

The starting point is always an individual aesthetic plan – only on that basis do we judge whether orthodontic treatment is needed first in a given case. Every smile needs a different approach. When planning treatment we look for the solution that preserves as much healthy tooth tissue as possible while giving the right aesthetics, function and durability of the restoration.

The best result comes from combining aesthetics with correct function. That is why we plan orthodontic treatment and the aesthetic restoration together as a team, instead of treating the two stages separately.

THE PRICE

What dental bonding costs

The price of bonding is given per tooth, and the total cost depends on how many teeth the makeover covers. The scope may be a single tooth, a few teeth or the whole smile line – depending on what we want to change and the result we want to achieve. Before treatment starts we define the scope of work precisely and set out the total cost. That way you know what the whole makeover will cost before we begin.

Consultation200 zł
Bonding – one toothfrom 1 000 zł
Eight teeth (premolar to premolar)9 500 złthe 1 500 zł smile design is included
Ten teeth (second premolar to second premolar)11 500 złthe 1 500 zł smile design is included
Bonding refresh250 zła thorough re-polish, no repair of chips; only together with a hygiene appointment (650 zł in total) and only for patients whose bonding we did at our practice

What the price depends on

  • how many teeth are in the scope
  • treatment before the bonding, if it is needed – hygiene, replacing old fillings, treating decay or root canal treatment; this is charged separately and has to be done before the aesthetic work

Before treatment starts we set out exactly what work is planned, with its costs, so that the total cost is clear from the very beginning.

Full price list – bonding and veneers
SCOPE

How many teeth bonding covers

The scope of the bonding is always agreed individually. We take into account above all the width of your smile and the number of teeth that show when you smile, but also the planned colour and the position of the teeth in the arch. Most often bonding covers the teeth from second premolar to second premolar or from first premolar to first premolar. That way we keep the natural continuity of the smile. The canines still face more to the side, and the teeth after them gradually curve the arch backwards. So the change of colour and shape passes smoothly from the front teeth to the sides. A smaller scope does not always give as good a result. If we rebuild only the front teeth, especially when lightening them, they may stand out clearly from the natural colour of the premolars. As a result the smile may look optically narrower.

Most often bonding covers the teeth from the second premolar to the second premolar, or from the first premolar to the first premolar. That keeps the smile continuous – the canines still face sideways, and the teeth after them gradually turn the arch backwards, so the change of colour and shape passes smoothly from the front to the sides.

A smaller scope, covering only the front teeth, does not always give as good a result. When the teeth are being lightened in particular, a brighter front can contrast with the natural colour of the premolars, which makes the smile look narrower than it is.

When rebuilding a single tooth, on the other hand, we are limited by how the neighbouring teeth look. The new restoration has to match them in colour, shape and texture. That is why single-tooth bonding works very well for small corrections, but a bigger aesthetic change often requires bonding more teeth.

If we are planning to lighten the upper teeth noticeably, we sometimes bond the lower arch as well. That way the colour of the whole smile stays consistent and harmonious.

HOW IT GOES

What the appointment looks like and how long it takes

The time depends on how many teeth are being rebuilt. One or two teeth take about an hour, four to six – about two hours, and eight to ten – about three hours. If the restoration covers both arches, we need about four hours, still in a single appointment.

If it is one or two teeth – a chipped edge, a small gap, an uneven shape – we can do the bonding in a single appointment, without a design beforehand. We match the restoration to the colour, shape and proportions of the neighbouring teeth and of the whole smile.

If the bonding is to cover several teeth and change the look of the whole smile line, we start with an individual design. At the try-in you can then see the planned result directly on your own teeth. Together we settle the final scope, colour and shape, and the restoration itself is done in one appointment. The design costs 1 500 zł and is paid in advance — the first appointment with the design is 1 700 zł including the consultation.

The first check-up with the dentist is a week or two after the procedure – we check the bite, the fit and the seal of the restoration. After that, check-ups are hygiene appointments every six months. At those visits we assess both the teeth and the restorations themselves, so that any problems can be spotted early enough.

The first 24–48 hours

For the first 24–48 hours after bonding it is worth cutting down on coffee, tea and red wine and avoiding smoking. It is a simple way to limit contact between the freshly made restoration and substances that can stain the composite. Day to day, it is also worth remembering that its colour may change over time under the influence of diet and habits.

APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT

How a full makeover works

With a full smile makeover, treatment usually involves four appointments. Before anything is done permanently, you can see and try on the planned result. That way we assess together whether it meets your expectations, and only then do you decide on further treatment.

01

Consultation, photographs and scans

about 45 minutes

We start with a conversation about what you would like to change. We examine the teeth, take photographs and a scan, and from those we prepare an individual design of your smile. The design is ready within the following two weeks.

If it is hard to say exactly what bothers you — you do not have to know. We work it out together.

02

The try-in

about 45 minutes

We physically transfer the shape designed beforehand onto your teeth, so that you can see your new smile for real — before you make the final decision about treatment. This is not a computer visualisation. You can look in the mirror, judge the shape, length, proportions and colour of the teeth, and show the result to the people close to you. In our practice you can look at the smile in several mirrors and under different lighting — natural as well as artificial. If anything needs changing, we talk it through and make the corrections. If a second try-in a week later is needed, it is included in the price of the design.

You look at the result before anything happens to your teeth.

03

The bonding itself

one appointment

Once the design is accepted we move on to the bonding. We prepare the teeth for the restoration and then build up the composite in layers, giving it the shape, length and colour agreed beforehand. The restoration is built directly on the teeth, and its surface is then finished and polished so that it looks natural and sits well with the remaining teeth.

You leave the surgery with a finished smile the same day.

04

Check-up appointment

1–2 weeks after the bonding

We check how the bonding works and looks in everyday conditions. We look at the bite, the contacts between the teeth, the shape of the restoration and the condition of the gums.

If anything bothers you, this is the moment to say so.

HOW IT FEELS

Does bonding hurt and is anything filed down

This is one of the most common questions before bonding. The answer is: not always. In many cases we can apply the composite to the tooth without filing it down. It all depends on what we want to change, how much room we need for the material and how the teeth are positioned.

Without filing: if the teeth are well positioned and we only want to change their shape or length slightly, or close a small gap, bonding can often be done without removing healthy enamel. We add the composite straight onto the surface of the tooth and model its new shape.

Minimal preparation: sometimes a very light preparation of the tooth surface is needed. That applies where we want to change the shape more substantially, correct how the tooth reads visually, or avoid making the restoration too thick. Preparing the surface makes room for the right amount of composite and gives more natural proportions.

So bonding does not always mean "nothing is filed down". The aim is to keep as much healthy tissue as possible while still getting a restoration that looks right and lasts. How much, if anything, is prepared is decided case by case – from the position of the teeth, their shape and colour, and the result being planned.

It is worth remembering that bonding gives us a lot of freedom to correct the shape of teeth without preparing them heavily. If, however, we want to change the colour, proportions or position of the teeth more substantially, the work has to be planned so that the end result is not simply a “bigger tooth”, but looks natural and works properly.

We care about your comfort, so when it is needed, the procedure is done under local anaesthetic – that way you can get through the whole procedure calmly, without needless discomfort. For small restorations an anaesthetic is not always necessary. The anaesthetic is included in the price of the procedure – we do not charge for it separately.

DURABILITY

How long bonding lasts and what it depends on

The planned life of bonding is about 5–10 years. That does not mean, however, that the whole restoration has to be replaced automatically after that time. How long it actually lasts depends, among other things, on the bite, the way the teeth are used, hygiene and the individual conditions in the mouth. In our practice we also see restorations that are still in good condition after 10 years and do not need complete replacement.

At the same time, changing the edges of the teeth changes the bite, and the body has to adapt to it. This is not uncomfortable, but sometimes the muscles keep working the way they learned on the old edges, and the new edges, exposed to the old way of eating, can chip. We treat the first year as an adaptation period, and if such a chip happens we rebuild it free of charge. We do this so the body can keep adapting to the new edges, which matters for long-term durability.

Grinding your teeth

One of the most important factors is overloading the restoration. Grinding and clenching the teeth, especially without the protection of a guard, increases the risk of cracks and chips.

Coffee, wine, cigarettes

Composite may stain over time. Coffee, tea, red wine or smoking can affect its colour. The process is slow, however, and composite usually changes colour evenly across its whole surface. So the change is gradual and often stays practically unnoticeable to the patient for a long time.

During regular hygiene appointments we can also polish the surface of the composite and bring back its smoothness and fresh look.

Hygiene and check-ups

How long bonding lasts and how it looks depends largely on daily hygiene. Thorough brushing, regular flossing and a hygiene appointment every 6 months help keep the teeth and the restorations in good condition.

At hygiene appointments we can also keep an eye on the condition of the bonding and, if needed, polish its surface, bringing back its smoothness and fresh look.

How you use your teeth

With normal use of the teeth and everyday eating, usually nothing happens to bonding. Composite is designed for the normal work of the bite.

Problems can arise when the teeth start being used as “tools” — for example to open bottles, bite nails, pencils or pens, or to bite through hard objects. Habits like these increase the risk of the restoration chipping.

What we do after some years

Bonding is not a solution for life, but with good hygiene, regular check-ups, a controlled bite and sensible use it can keep its look and function for many years. There is no single rule for how many years it should be replaced after — for some patients there is no need for many years, while for others the composite wears over time enough that replacing it is worth considering. After a while we may suggest refreshing the composite — polishing its surface again restores the shine and helps remove surface staining. We do the polishing alongside a hygiene appointment if we see a reason for it. It is a separately charged service – a bonding refresh costs 250 zł, 650 zł together with the hygiene appointment, and is available to patients whose bonding we did at our practice. It does not cover repairing chips. If a small chip appears, we can often repair just the damaged fragment, without redoing the whole restoration from scratch. For 12 months after the bonding we repair cracks and chips free of charge — on condition that hygiene appointments are done at 6 and 12 months. The cover does not extend to staining caused by diet or smoking, or to damage from grinding or clenching the teeth without the recommended guard. In those cases the repair is chargeable.

COLOUR

Does bonding stain

Does bonding stain? Yes — composite may gradually change colour over time and lose its surface smoothness. It is more prone to staining than natural enamel or porcelain. It is not a sudden process, though — the changes happen slowly, and composite usually stains evenly across its whole surface, so for many patients they stay practically unnoticeable for a long time. How bonding looks is affected by daily hygiene and by what the teeth come into contact with. Coffee, tea, red wine, cigarettes or plaque can affect the colour of composite over time. Individual features also play a part, such as the make-up of your saliva and how prone you are to plaque. With good hygiene and regular hygiene appointments the colour of bonding can stay stable for many years. At a hygiene appointment we can, if needed, refresh the surface of the composite by polishing it. This restores smoothness and shine and removes surface staining. It is a separately charged service and is not a repair of chips.

Daily hygiene has a big influence on how bonding looks. Coffee, tea, red wine, cigarettes and plaque building up on the teeth can affect the colour of the restoration over time. Individual features also play a part, such as the make-up of your saliva and how prone you are to plaque: if plaque builds up quickly on your natural teeth, composite may behave similarly. With good hygiene and regular check-ups the colour of bonding can stay stable for many years. If needed, the surface can be polished again, bringing back its smoothness and shine.

Colour stability is also affected by the type of composite used and the quality of its polishing.

It is worth remembering that composite does not whiten together with natural teeth. If you are planning whitening, it is best to do it before bonding — then we match the colour of the restoration to the final shade of your teeth.

If you want a very light colour and are at the same time very prone to staining, it is worth also talking about porcelain veneers at the consultation, as they are more resistant to colour change.

REVERSIBILITY

Can bonding be reversed

Bonding can be removed or replaced in the future, but even with bonding done without preparing the tooth it is not always possible to return exactly to how things were before the procedure. Composite is joined to the enamel with an adhesive system that forms a bond with its structure. That is why removing the restoration does not simply mean taking the material off without leaving any trace.

This is usually no cause for concern: we plan bonding as a long-term aesthetic change, and patients generally do not want to go back to how their teeth looked before. A more important question is what to do so that it keeps its aesthetics and durability for years. That is why proper planning of the restoration, the right preparation of the teeth, control of the bite, good hygiene and regular check-ups matter so much. They let us not only look after how the bonding looks, but also react early enough to wear or small damage.

THE LIMITS

When bonding is not enough

Bonding is a very versatile method, but it will not be the best solution in every case. What matters most is that the restoration is not only aesthetic but also properly planned and stable in function. That is why before the procedure we assess not only the teeth we want to change but the whole bite, the position of the teeth and their condition, and then choose the way of preparation and the scope of the restoration individually for the specific case.

  • with extensive wear – if the height of the bite has dropped, lengthening the worn edges alone may not be enough; first we establish why the teeth wore down and how to restore proper function, and only then do we plan the aesthetic restoration of the front teeth
  • when the problem also involves the back teeth – they carry the forces of chewing, so stable support at the back has to be created first, and only then are the front teeth rebuilt. That way the restoration of the front teeth has the right conditions to work for a long time
  • with heavy grinding or clenching – then we consider other solutions; after the restoration we recommend a night guard. The material alone does not solve the problem of overloading – its cause has to be taken into account first
  • with very dark or heavily discoloured teeth – composite may need more material to get the right colour; this can limit the natural translucency of the restoration and affect its proportions. In such situations porcelain veneers may offer more scope for a light, natural and colour-stable result
  • with a missing tooth – bonding will not replace a missing tooth; depending on the situation we consider an implant restoration, a bridge or another prosthetic solution. Bonding can, however, be part of a larger treatment plan if the remaining teeth also need aesthetic correction

Sometimes the best solution is bonding, sometimes veneers, and sometimes a combination of several methods. Bonding has to be not only aesthetic but also functional and durable. We do not choose a procedure because it can be done, but because in the given case it offers the best balance between aesthetics, function, durability and keeping healthy tooth tissue.

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FAQ

The most common questions

What does bonding one tooth cost?

From 1 000 zł per tooth. The total cost of a makeover depends on how many teeth are rebuilt. We agree the scope individually at the consultation — based on what we want to change and the result we are after.

What does bonding all the front teeth cost?

We most often do bonding across 8–10 teeth — from first premolar to first premolar or from second premolar to second premolar. For 8 teeth the total is 9 500 zł, and for 10 teeth 11 500 zł. In both cases the price includes the 1 500 zł smile design. We settle the final scope individually at the consultation and the try-in.

Does bonding require filing the teeth?

Not always. For a small correction we can build the composite up directly on the surface of the tooth. For a larger change of shape or colour minimal preparation of the tooth may be needed, to make room for the material and keep natural proportions and the durability of the restoration. We always choose the extent of preparation individually, trying to keep as much healthy tissue as possible.

Does bonding hurt?

We do the procedure under local anaesthetic if it is needed, which makes it comfortable. For small restorations anaesthetic is not always necessary. The anaesthetic is included in the price of the procedure.

Can bonding be done in one appointment?

The procedure itself is done in a single appointment. With one or two teeth we can often do it straight away, without a design beforehand. For a bigger makeover we first prepare an individual design and a try-in. That way you can see your new smile for real before you decide on treatment. The whole path — from the consultation, through the design and the try-in, to doing the bonding — usually takes about three weeks.

Is bonding reversible?

Composite can be removed or replaced in the future, but that does not always mean a full return to the starting point. Even bonding without preparation of the tooth is permanently joined to the enamel with an adhesive system. That is why we treat bonding as a long-term aesthetic change, not a procedure that can simply be undone.

How long does bonding last?

The planned life of bonding is about 5–10 years, although we also see restorations still in good condition after 10 years. It depends above all on the bite, grinding and clenching, hygiene and the way the teeth are used. If the bonding is in good condition, there is no need to replace it automatically. We can, however, refresh it by polishing, and small chips can often be repaired locally.

Does bonding damage the teeth?

Bonding is a conservative method and in many cases needs minimal or no preparation of the tooth. How much preparation is needed depends on the planned change. Sometimes composite can be built up directly on the tooth, and sometimes minimal preparation is needed to get the right shape, contacts and durability of the restoration. Bonding itself should not increase the risk of decay if the restoration is done properly and its margins are well contoured and polished. Daily hygiene, cleaning between the teeth and regular check-ups and hygiene appointments remain key.

Does bonding go yellow from coffee?

Composite may gradually change colour over time. Coffee, tea, red wine, cigarettes and plaque can affect its surface. The process is slow, and composite usually stains evenly, so the change often stays unnoticeable for a long time. If the surface loses its shine or surface staining appears, we can refresh the bonding by polishing, done alongside a hygiene appointment if we see a reason for it. It is a separately charged service – a bonding refresh costs 250 zł (650 zł together with the hygiene appointment).

Bonding or veneers — which to choose?

Both solutions can give a very natural and aesthetic result, but they differ in material, in how they are made and in how they behave over time. Bonding works especially well when we want to change the shape, length, proportions or colour of the teeth without greater intervention. A big advantage is that it can be repaired — small chips can often be filled in without redoing the whole restoration. Porcelain veneers are more resistant to staining and wear, and their surface keeps its smoothness and shine for a long time. They also usually need less refreshing in the years that follow. There is, however, no single solution right for everyone. The choice depends on the condition of the teeth, the bite, the scope of the planned change and the expected result. We choose the solution individually at the consultation.

Is bonding enough for crooked teeth?

With slight irregularities it often is. With composite we can correct the shape and proportions of the teeth and even out the smile line without changing their position. With more crowding or misaligned teeth, orthodontic treatment first may give a better result with less material. If the problem is mainly the position of the teeth — we start with orthodontics. If it is mainly about their shape, proportions or colour — bonding may be enough. Sometimes the best result comes from combining both methods.

Can bonding be done for everyone?

Bonding can be used in a great many situations, but it will not always be the best solution. For small corrections it often gives a very good result with minimal intervention. With heavily worn teeth, major bite problems or severe bruxism, the conditions and the cause of the problem need careful assessment. In such cases we may suggest a different solution or combine bonding with orthodontic or prosthetic treatment.

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