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Edge bonding in West Byfleet

Edge bonding reshapes only the biting edges of the front teeth with composite to repair small chips, even out lengths and restore worn edges. It’s the lightest form of bonding, completed in one visit with no drilling, and is commonly used to finish clear aligner treatment.

Written and reviewed by Dr Kalpesh Prajapat, BDS MFDS RCS(Ed) DipClinDent, GDC 264109, LUSSO Dental, West Byfleet. Last reviewed October 2026.

The smallest change that makes the biggest difference: even, refined edges on teeth that are otherwise yours.

At a glance

Price: £495 per tooth
Visits: One
Appointment: Around an hour for four to six teeth
Anaesthetic: None
Longevity: Three to five years, easily refreshed
Often after: Clear aligners and whitening

Edge bonding, before and after case 1 of 8, Dr Kal's own work

Edge bonding, before and after case 2 of 8, Dr Kal's own work

Edge bonding, before and after case 3 of 8, Dr Kal's own work

Edge bonding, before and after case 4 of 8, Dr Kal's own work

Edge bonding, before and after case 5 of 8, Dr Kal's own work

Edge bonding, before and after case 6 of 8, Dr Kal's own work

Before and after

Edge bonding by Dr Kal

Every case shown is Dr Kal’s own work, photographed in the clinic and shared with the patient’s consent. Results vary from person to person and no outcome is guaranteed.

Rebuilding an edge with composite

How it works

Just the edges, nothing more

Edge bonding adds composite only to the biting edges, rebuilding chips and evening out the line your front teeth make when you smile. It’s quick, reversible and drill free.

It’s the natural finishing step after aligners, when the teeth are straight but the edges still show their history.

What it is

What edge bonding is

Where a composite veneer covers the whole front of the tooth, edge bonding adds composite only to the incisal edge, the part that does the biting and that catches the eye when the edges are uneven. Chips from an accident, edges worn flat by grinding, a tooth that’s slightly shorter than its neighbour, or the small irregularities that remain after aligner treatment are all corrected with a few millimetres of composite, shaped and polished to match.

Because so little material is used, edge bonding is quick, needs no anaesthetic and preserves the natural character of the tooth. It’s often the final step of a smile makeover: aligners straighten, whitening brightens, and edge bonding refines.

Patients come to us from West Byfleet, Woking, Weybridge, Byfleet, Pyrford, Cobham, and across Surrey. West Byfleet station is opposite the clinic.

Who it suits

Small chips on the front teeth
Edges worn flat or uneven by grinding
Teeth of slightly different lengths
Finishing touches after clear aligners
A subtle improvement rather than a new smile

Worth knowing

Larger changes in shape or colour need composite veneers or porcelain
If you grind at night, a guard protects the new edges
The same care as any bonding: avoid biting hard objects, keep hygiene visits

Your journey at LUSSO

How it works at LUSSO, step by step

Assessment

Examination, photographs and a check of your bite, because the edges have to work as well as look right.

Design

The new edge line is designed on your photographs and, if you wish, previewed with a quick mock up.

Bonding

The edges are cleaned and conditioned, composite is layered and shaped, set with a blue light, then refined and polished.

Review

A short review to check the bite and make any fine adjustment.

Take the first step

Not sure whether this treatment is right for you? A Dental Wellness Assessment answers that in one visit, and it’s included in the £49 New Patient Offer.

Treatment planned by an award-winning dentist

Winner Young Aesthetic Dentist, North
Clinical Dentistry Awards 2023

Highly Commended Best Young Dentist
Private Dentistry Awards 2019

Finalist Best Young Dentist
The Dentistry Awards 2020

Finalist Best Young Dentist
Private Dentistry Awards 2020

“Edge bonding is the finishing stroke. After aligners, a millimetre of composite on the right edge is often the difference between straight teeth and a beautiful smile.”

Dr Kalpesh Prajapat Founder and principal dentist

Patient stories

Edge bonding: patient stories

Dr Kal’s own patients, treated at practices where he has worked, shared with their permission. Every result is individual and none is guaranteed.

Edge bonding

Composite edge bonding, step by step

Shared with permission

Edge bonding

Composite edge bonding: the reaction

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Composite bonding

Closing gaps and restoring tooth wear

Shared with permission

Fees

Fees for edge bonding

Composite bonding, per tooth	£495
Composite bonding package, six teeth, includes whitening and trays	£3,595
Digital Smile Design	£150

Guide prices. Your exact plan is confirmed in writing at your consultation. Full fee guide.

Consent forms and care leaflets for this treatment

New Patient Offer

Register before we open and your first visit includes the Dental Wellness Assessment, 3D scan, Digital Smile Design, a hygiene visit and a whitening kit, worth £1,010, for £49.

Every consultation ends with a written plan that lists each item and its fee. Nothing starts until you have agreed it. Our membership plans spread the cost of everyday care.

Your questions

Edge bonding: your questions answered

What is the difference between edge bonding and a composite veneer?

Edge bonding treats only the biting edge to correct small chips or uneven lengths. A composite veneer layers the whole front surface for larger changes in shape, colour or gaps.

Is edge bonding done after aligners?

Very often. Aligners move the teeth into position, and edge bonding then evens the edges that were worn or chipped while the teeth were crooked. It’s usually done once whitening is complete.

Does edge bonding need drilling or injections?

No. The tooth is cleaned and conditioned, and the composite is added. There’s nothing to numb.

How long does edge bonding last?

Three to five years is typical, and because the pieces are small they’re quick to refresh or repair. A night guard helps if you grind.

Ask us anything

Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp and Dr Kal or the team will answer it directly.

Composite bonding

Chips, gaps, worn edges and small changes corrected in a single visit.

Clear aligners

Near invisible, removable aligners planned from a 3D scan.

Teeth whitening

Dentist supervised whitening in custom trays, with the gel included in the New Patient Offer.

Patients travel to us. People come to LUSSO for edge bonding from Woking, Weybridge, Byfleet, Addlestone, Chertsey, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Guildford and across Surrey, all within about 30 minutes of West Byfleet. See areas we serve for drive and train times.

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Edge bonding in West Byfleet

Edge bonding by Dr Kal

Just the edges, nothing more

What edge bonding is

How it works at LUSSO, step by step

Assessment

Design

Bonding

Review

Edge bonding: patient stories

Composite edge bonding, step by step

Composite edge bonding: the reaction

Closing gaps and restoring tooth wear

Fees for edge bonding

Edge bonding: your questions answered

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The LUSSO Dental Treatment Guide

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