How much does composite bonding cost?
Published private prices from dental practices across the North of England, compared with the NHS charge.
Written by Sul Malik, dental student at Newcastle University and founder of DentalCompare · Updated 30 October 2026 · Prices checked October 2026
Lowest published
£135
Typical (median)
£275
Middle half
£225–£349
half of practices charge in this range
Practices
91
publish a price
On the NHS
Private only
Cosmetic treatment
Composite bonding for appearance is a cosmetic treatment, and NHS guidance is that cosmetic treatments are usually done privately.
Composite Bonding Cost by area
Lowest and typical (median) published price in each area we cover. Select an area to see and compare every practice there.
| Area | From | Typical | Practices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | £180 | £250 | 10 |
| Durham | £135 | £218 | 8 |
| Sunderland | £250 | £300 | 7 |
| Middlesbrough | £210 | £299 | 5 |
| Gateshead | £150 | £300 | 5 |
| Darlington | £170 | £275 | 5 |
| Hartlepool | £195 | £273 | 2 |
| North Tyneside | £215 | £248 | 4 |
| South Tyneside | £195 | £238 | 4 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | £168 | £295 | 9 |
| Bishop Auckland | £295 | £323 | 2 |
| Consett | £295 | £298 | 2 |
| Northumberland | £145 | £275 | 9 |
| Peterlee | £210 | £210 | 1 |
| Redcar | £299 | £299 | 1 |
| Washington | £175 | £235 | 2 |
| York | £195 | £300 | 9 |
| North Yorkshire | £200 | £252 | 5 |
| East Yorkshire | £299 | £299 | 1 |
From clinics' published information, last checked October 2026. Areas with no published price are left out.
Lowest published composite bonding prices
- 1.
from
£135
- 2.
Northumberland
Price details: Composite bonding from £145 · Digital guided composite bonding (4 teeth) from £1,450
from
£145
- 3.
from
£150
- 4.
from
£150
- 5.
from
£168
- 6.
from
£170
- 7.
Washington
Price details: 'Composite bonding (per tooth) from £175'; also 'Periodontal treatment from £125'.
from
£175
- 8.
from
£180
- 9.
from
£190
- 10.
from
£193
Composite bonding "from" prices as published by each practice, lowest first. Price details are summarised from each practice's published price list. The price you pay depends on your assessment, so always confirm with the practice.
What affects the price
Composite bonding adds tooth-coloured resin to the surface or edges of teeth to change their shape or close small gaps. It is usually done in one appointment without a lab.
- The number of teeth. Most practices price per tooth, so treating several front teeth multiplies the cost.
- How much resin is added: edge repairs cost less than covering the whole front of the tooth.
- Whitening first. Whitening does not change the colour of composite, so some practices suggest whitening before bonding, which is charged separately.
- Polishing and repairs over time, which may carry a charge.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is this price per tooth or for a set of teeth?
- Will you recommend whitening first, and what does that cost?
- What does it cost to repair or re-polish the bonding later?
Whether a treatment is right for you, and what it will cost, can only be decided after a dentist has examined you. These prices are a starting point for comparing practices, not a quote.
Sources
NHS charges in England, effective 1 April 2026. Source: NHS.uk. Last checked 12 October 2026. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland charge differently.