01/10/2026
Most bonding quietly fails because of this one thing 👇
It’s not usually the material. It’s not always the dentist’s hands either. More often than not, it’s the bite. Read on to see what I do differently for your bonding.
But first, the honest bit, Composite isn’t as hard as natural enamel, so chipping is more likely. Even when we assess your bite carefully, place everything correctly and use the right materials and techniques, a chip can still happen. Your mouth is a complex place. And just like you can chip a natural tooth, you can chip bonding too.
The good news? A lot of it is in your own hands when you decide to get bonding. These habits are the biggest culprits:
❌ Using your teeth as tools
❌ Biting your nails
❌ Biting off sellotape
❌ Opening bottles
❌ Grinding or clenching (if that’s you, tell us at your consultation)
What’s different when you come to see me?
I do a proper consultation & assessment - I look for all of this before we start. And I always check the bite at the end - I always spend that extra time with you & your smile whether it’s at the consultation or during the treatment to make sure it’s checked. You also get a review appointment after to ensure we are both happy.
And if a chip does happen?
Don’t panic. It’s usually a quick, simple repair - generally easy and affordable to maintain.
📩 Consultation: www.dralbertdentist.co.uk (or link in bio)
📍 Smile Rooms, Windsor
Dentists 🚀 Chipping is one of the most frustrating risks with bonding. Over the past 10 years I’ve developed a full protocol to prevent it, from assessment and planning right through to final bite checks.
I teach all of it on the Simplifi Composite Course.
BOOK VIA LINK IN BIO
🌍 www.simplificourses.co.uk