Teeth Bonding & Composite Bonding in Nashville, TN

Composite bonding at Nations Dental Studio runs $150-$350 per tooth. A simple chip repair falls toward the lower end. Filling a gap or covering stains runs $200-$350. Compare that to veneers ($800-$2,000 per tooth) or crowns ($1,000-$1,500) and you see why bonding is popular for budget-conscious patients. Many dental insurance plans cover bonding when it's done for structural repair—check with your provider. We give you a specific price after examining your teeth. For a full breakdown of what affects your composite bonding cost, read our dental bonding cost guide.

Five to ten years, depending on where the bonding sits on your tooth, the size of the repair, and how you treat it. Front-tooth bonding tends to outlast bonding on chewing surfaces where it takes more force. To get the most life out of yours: don't chew ice or hard objects, keep up with brushing and flossing, and visit us for regular checkups. When bonding wears down, we replace it with fresh material—straightforward process.

Same procedure, different names. Both mean applying tooth-colored composite resin to repair or reshape teeth. Some dentists say 'composite bonding' to distinguish it from adhesive bonding (a lab technique), but for patients the terms are interchangeable: resin applied to your tooth in a single visit to fix chips, gaps, or discoloration.

For cosmetic repairs and small structural fixes, yes. Modern composite resins hold up well on front teeth and low-stress areas. Bonding won't match the durability of a porcelain crown on a molar that bears heavy chewing force—we'd steer you toward a crown in that case. For the cosmetic work bonding does best—chips, gaps, stains on visible teeth—it handles the job.

It can, especially at the edge where resin meets natural tooth. Quality composite resists staining better than many patients expect, but coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco will take a toll over time. Good hygiene and regular cleanings keep bonding looking fresh. If discoloration does develop, we can repolish or replace the bonding.

Yes. Unlike veneers that require enamel removal, bonding sits on top of your tooth and can be removed without damaging healthy structure. If you decide to switch to veneers or another option down the road, your dentist removes the bonding and your natural tooth is intact underneath.

In limited cases, yes. Back teeth take more chewing force, which wears bonding faster. For molars that need repair, crowns or onlays usually deliver better longevity. We'll assess your situation during a consultation and recommend the right treatment for each tooth.

No. The procedure requires no drilling and no tooth reduction. Most patients skip anesthetic entirely. If you have sensitive teeth, we can apply a numbing gel before we start. The curing light doesn't generate heat you'd notice. Bonding is one of the most comfortable procedures we do.

It's one of the most common reasons patients choose bonding. We apply composite resin to the sides of adjacent teeth, building them out to narrow the gap. Quick, affordable, and the result looks natural. For wider gaps or gaps across several teeth, orthodontics or veneers may deliver a better outcome—we'll tell you which makes sense at your consultation.

You can, but bonding won't change color with whitening—only your natural teeth lighten. That creates a mismatch. Best approach: whiten your natural teeth first, then we match the bonding color to your new shade. If you've already bonded and want to whiten later, we can replace the bonding to match your brighter teeth.

Treat them like your natural teeth: brush twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush, floss daily, and see us every six months for cleanings. The main thing to avoid is biting hard objects—ice, hard candy, pen caps, fingernails. Those habits damage bonding and natural teeth alike. Take care of your bonding and it takes care of you for years.