How much does composite bonding cost in the UK? (2026 price guide)
Composite bonding in the UK typically costs £295, and ranges from £93 to £567 across the 205 clinics we track. It’s one of the most affordable cosmetic dental treatments because it’s done in a single visit with no lab work – but the exact price depends most on how many teeth you treat.
What is composite bonding?
Composite bonding uses tooth-coloured resin, shaped and set directly onto your teeth, to fix chips, gaps, worn edges or discolouration. Because it’s built up by hand in a single appointment – with no impressions, no lab and no temporaries – it’s quicker and cheaper than veneers or crowns, and little or no natural enamel is removed.
How much does composite bonding cost?
Across the UK, composite bonding runs from £93 to £567, with a typical price of £295. It’s usually priced per tooth, so your total depends mostly on how many teeth you treat:
- Edge bonding – a small repair to a chipped or uneven edge, the cheapest option.
- Full bonding – reshaping a whole tooth, priced higher per tooth.
- Full smile – usually the front six to ten teeth, which is where the higher end of the range comes from.
What you’re paying for
Unlike a crown or veneer, there’s no impression sent to a lab and no temporary to wait for – the dentist builds up the resin by hand, layer by layer, in the chair. So most of the cost is the dentist’s artistry and time. A cosmetic dentist who does a lot of bonding will usually charge more, and it shows in the finish.
How many teeth do you need?
Most people only bond the teeth that show when they smile. A quick chip repair might be one or two teeth; a full “Hollywood” look usually means the top six to ten. Because bonding is priced per tooth, this is the single biggest thing that decides your total.
Does where you live change the price?
Yes – London and other big cities charge noticeably more, and a specialist cosmetic dentist costs more than a general practice. The cheapest city we currently track is Milton Keynes (from £93). Compare real prices from clinics near you:
| City | From | Typical | Clinics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £150 | £313 | 29 | Compare → |
| Manchester | £150 | £299 | 19 | Compare → |
| Liverpool | £180 | £300 | 12 | Compare → |
| Birmingham | £180 | £250 | 11 | Compare → |
| Edinburgh | £100 | £263 | 11 | Compare → |
| Southampton | £150 | £350 | 9 | Compare → |
| Bristol | £220 | £350 | 8 | Compare → |
| Coventry | £145 | £235 | 8 | Compare → |
| Glasgow | £175 | £255 | 8 | Compare → |
| Ipswich | £300 | £350 | 7 | Compare → |
| Milton Keynes | £93 | £230 | 7 | Compare → |
| Cardiff | £190 | £277.50 | 6 | Compare → |
| Leicester | £250 | £325 | 6 | Compare → |
| Cambridge | £185 | £325 | 5 | Compare → |
| Leeds | £187 | £250 | 5 | Compare → |
| Luton | £279 | £280 | 5 | Compare → |
| Norwich | £200 | £250 | 5 | Compare → |
| Plymouth | £265 | £315 | 5 | Compare → |
| Reading | £195 | £275 | 5 | Compare → |
| Sheffield | £200 | £325.50 | 5 | Compare → |
| Swansea | £131 | £190.50 | 5 | Compare → |
| Nottingham | £250 | £276.25 | 4 | Compare → |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £200 | £262.50 | 4 | Compare → |
| Derby | £265 | £320 | 3 | Compare → |
| Hull | £238 | £280 | 3 | Compare → |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £193 | £250 | 3 | Compare → |
| Bournemouth | £215 | £257.50 | 2 | Compare → |
| Portsmouth | £320 | £443.50 | 2 | Compare → |
| Wolverhampton | £250 | £275 | 2 | Compare → |
| Oxford | £402 | £402 | 1 | Compare → |
Live data from TreatmentCosts - updated automatically as clinics change their prices.
Composite bonding vs veneers
If your teeth are healthy but discoloured, teeth whitening may be all you need and usually costs less. For chips, gaps and shape, bonding is the budget-friendly fix. Porcelain veneers last longer and resist staining better, but cost more and usually involve removing some enamel – as the live comparison shows:
| Metric | Composite bonding | Porcelain veneers (Per tooth) |
|---|---|---|
| From | £93 | £241 |
| Typical | £295 | £795 |
| Range | £93–£567 | £241–£1,650 |
| Clinics pricing it | 205 | 284 |
| Links | Compare clinics | Compare clinics |
Live data from TreatmentCosts - updated automatically as clinics change their prices.
Weighing the two up properly? Read the full composite bonding vs veneers cost comparison.
Is composite bonding available on the NHS?
Purely cosmetic bonding is a private treatment. The NHS only covers it when it’s clinically necessary – for example, rebuilding a broken tooth – in which case it falls under a fixed band charge.
How long does it last (and what about upkeep)?
Composite bonding usually lasts 3 to 7 years before it needs polishing or topping up, depending on how well you look after it. The resin can stain over time (coffee, red wine, smoking), so it’s worth factoring in occasional maintenance. It’s a reversible, tooth-friendly option because little or no natural enamel is removed.
What about “composite bonding in Turkey”?
You’ll see much cheaper prices advertised abroad. Just weigh the travel, time off and aftercare into the real cost – if something needs adjusting, follow-up visits are hard to arrange from the UK. A local dentist you can pop back to is often better value once problems are factored in.
How to avoid overpaying
- Only bond what shows. You rarely need more than the front six to eight teeth.
- Ask for a per-tooth price and a written total before you book – the biggest “from” prices assume a full smile.
- Whiten first if needed, so the resin is matched to a brighter shade and you don’t pay to redo it.
- Compare a few local clinics – the gap between the cheapest and dearest we track is £474.
Frequently asked questions
How much does composite bonding cost in the UK?
Typically £295, ranging £93–£567 across the clinics we track. Small edge repairs sit at the lower end; a full front-teeth smile at the higher end.
How much is composite bonding per tooth?
Because it’s priced per tooth, the per-tooth figure is roughly the “from” price – £93 – for a simple case, rising with the size of the build-up and the dentist’s experience.
Is composite bonding available on the NHS?
Only if it’s clinically necessary (for example, repairing a broken tooth) – then it falls under an NHS band charge. Purely cosmetic bonding is a private treatment.
How long does composite bonding last?
Typically 3 to 7 years. It can chip or stain over time, so occasional polishing or a top-up keeps it looking its best.
Ready to compare? See composite bonding prices by clinic, or browse all UK clinics for transparent pricing near you.
