Services
Composite Bonding
We use tooth-colored composite to smooth chips, close gaps, and reshape teeth — often in one visit.
Why choose us
Benefits of Composite Bonding
Chips Fixed Fast
We use tooth-colored composite to repair chips, small gaps, and worn edges.
Natural-Looking Shade Match
We blend the material to your surrounding teeth so repairs stay discreet.
Conservative Treatment
Bonding typically preserves more of your natural tooth structure than other options.
Often One Visit
Many bonding cases are completed in a single appointment at our Ocala office.
Flexible Payment Options
We accept all major PPO plans, self-pay patients, and offer flexible payment plans.
A small chip on a front tooth, a gap that has always bothered you in photos, a worn edge that catches your lip — these are the everyday concerns composite bonding was made for. Using a tooth-colored resin that we shape directly onto the tooth and harden with a curing light, bonding lets us reshape, lengthen, close, or cover in a single visit, usually without numbing or removing healthy enamel. For many of our patients in Ocala, it is the most conservative way to make a noticeable cosmetic change.
Composite bonding uses the same family of materials we rely on for tooth-colored dental fillings, applied with an artistic eye rather than purely a structural one. We select a shade that blends with the surrounding enamel, lightly prepare the surface so the resin grips, then sculpt the material by hand while you sit in the chair. Because the shaping happens live, we can check the result against your bite, your lip line, and the neighboring teeth and refine it before anything is finalized.
The range of situations bonding addresses is wider than most people expect. We use it for chipped or fractured edges on front teeth, small spaces between teeth, teeth that look shorter or narrower than their neighbors, uneven incisal edges, exposed root surfaces near the gumline, and isolated discolored spots that whitening alone will not correct. It also works well as a conservative alternative when a patient is curious about the look of veneers but is not ready to commit to porcelain. Since we offer both composite and porcelain veneers here, we can walk you through the honest trade-offs rather than steering you toward one option.
Good candidates usually have healthy gums and teeth free of active decay in the area being treated. If we find a cavity, gum inflammation, or a cracked tooth during your exam, we address that first — bonding placed over an unresolved problem will not hold up. Our exam includes oral cancer screening and a look at how your teeth meet, because bite forces play a large role in how long bonded edges last.
Clenching and grinding deserve particular attention. Composite is strong, but it is not indestructible, and a heavy nighttime grinding habit can chip bonded edges the same way it chips natural enamel. If we see wear patterns, we may recommend a night guard to protect your investment. Jaw soreness, clicking, or headaches along with that wear may point to a TMJ issue, which we also evaluate and treat in our office. Shade is another honest conversation: composite does not lighten with whitening gel, so if you are considering in-office or take-home whitening, we generally whiten first and match the bonding to your new shade afterward.
- Chips, cracks in the enamel surface, and worn edges on front teeth
- Small gaps and spaces you would rather not close with orthodontics
- Teeth that appear short, narrow, or uneven next to their neighbors
- Discolored spots and exposed root surfaces near the gumline
- A conservative first step for patients exploring cosmetic changes
Aftercare and How Long Results Last
There is no downtime. The composite is fully hardened before you leave, so you can eat and drink normally the same day, though we often suggest easing into dark coffee, tea, red wine, and berries for the first couple of days. Mild sensitivity to cold can occur and typically settles quickly.
Long-term care is refreshingly ordinary: brush twice daily, floss around the bonded areas, and keep your regular cleanings and exams with our hygienist. What matters most is avoiding habits that stress the material — biting fingernails, chewing ice or pens, or using your front teeth to open packaging. Composite can pick up surface stain over the years more readily than enamel, and polishing at your routine visits helps keep it bright. If an edge ever chips, bonding is typically repairable, and we can often add or reshape material rather than redo the whole restoration.
Payment, Planning, and Scheduling
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file claims as a general practice, and we welcome self-pay patients. Coverage for bonding varies depending on whether the work is restorative or purely cosmetic, so we review your benefits and give you clear numbers before treatment begins. Flexible payment plans are available when you would rather spread the cost out.
Our team has cared for families across Ocala, Belleview, Summerfield, The Villages, Dunnellon, and the surrounding communities for more than 30 years, with Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris leading care for patients of every age. If a chip or gap has been on your mind, call us and let's take a look together — we would be glad to show you what is possible.
The process
What to expect
- 1
Cosmetic Consultation
We examine your teeth, listen to your goals, and confirm bonding is the right fit.
- 2
Same-Visit Bonding
We shape and cure the composite directly on your tooth, then polish it smooth.
- 3
Care And Follow-Up
We share simple care tips and check your bonding at regular cleanings and exams.