Dental bonding costs · United States
Dental bonding costs, without the sales pitch.
What dental bonding really costs per tooth, why two quotes for the same repair can differ by hundreds of dollars, and how to check a dentist before you book.
The short answer
Dental bonding usually costs $100–$600 per tooth in the United States. CareCredit and Aflac publish a national average of about $431 per tooth and a broader$288–$915 range. Most cases are done in one visit, and the material typically lasts three to ten years. These are planning ranges, not quotes.
One material, five common repairs
Dental bonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin that is shaped onto the tooth and hardened with a curing light. It is the most conservative option for minor cosmetic repairs: little or no enamel is removed, and the result is usually reversible.
Repair a chipped edge
Resin rebuilds the missing corner and is polished to match the surrounding enamel.
GapsClose a small gap
Two adjacent teeth are widened to close a diastema, usually in one visit.
Stains and shapeMask stains or reshape
A thin layer of resin covers localised discoloration or lengthens a short tooth.
The four things that move a quote
Size of the repair
A thin corner repair needs minutes and little resin. A full facial surface needs layering, shade matching and polishing.
Tooth position
Front teeth take longer and are priced higher because the colour match and surface texture are visible.
Provider type
A general dentist, cosmetic dentist and prosthodontist have different fees and different case selection.
City
Published state averages run from roughly $338 in lower-cost markets to $717 in higher-cost metros.
Find a dentist near you
475 dentists across 14 cities and 8 states, compiled from public business listings. The directory is a research tool, not an endorsement.
Every listing is public business data. Confirm the licence, the treating dentist and the current fee directly with the office.
Common questions
How much does dental bonding cost?
The US planning range is $100–$600 per tooth for composite bonding. CareCredit and Aflac publish a national average near $431 per tooth and a broader $288–$915 range. A small chip sits at the low end; a full facial-surface repair on a front tooth sits at the high end.
How long does dental bonding last?
Cleveland Clinic puts the typical lifespan at three to ten years before a touch-up or replacement. Bonding on a biting edge wears fastest; gap-closing bonding lasts longest. Good hygiene, a nightguard for grinding, and avoiding ice and pen caps all extend the result.
Is dental bonding covered by insurance?
Often yes when bonding repairs a chipped, cracked or decayed tooth, because it is then a restorative procedure. It is usually not covered when it is purely cosmetic, such as closing a gap or reshaping a healthy tooth. Ask the office to confirm the CDT code and your plan's coverage before treatment.
Are these prices quotes?
No. Every figure on this site is a planning range built from published fee surveys, provider listings and procedure arithmetic. A real quote depends on the dentist, the city, the number of teeth, the size of the repair and what is included. Always ask for a written, itemised estimate.
How do I choose a dentist for bonding?
Check the provider's licence, who places the bonding, how many cases they do, whether the quote includes shade matching and polishing, and what the repair policy is. For front teeth, ask to see before-and-after photos of their own patients with consent. The directory lists public business data, not an endorsement.
Edited by Elena March, Health Editor. Clinical review pending a named dentist (DDS or DMD). Planning ranges, not medical advice. See the methodology andeditorial policy.