Material cost guide · Updated November 2026
Composite bonding cost, per tooth.
Composite bonding — the same material as a white filling, shaped for appearance — usually costs $100–$600 per tooth. The published national average is about $431.
Edited by Elena March, Health Editor. Planning ranges, not medical advice.
Quick answer
Per tooth: $100–$600
Published average: $431
Published range: $288–$915
Appointments: 1
What the price pays for
A composite bonding fee is not just the resin. It pays for the dentist's time, the shade selection, the layering of different resin tones, the sculpting instruments, the curing light, the polishing, and the bite adjustment. A front tooth takes longer and needs more layers than a back tooth, which is why the position matters.
Cost by repair type
| Repair | Planning range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Small chip or rough edge | $100 – $300 | per tooth |
| Larger repair or reshaping | $300 – $600 | per tooth |
| Gap closure (diastema) | $400 – $900 | for two teeth |
| Full facial-surface bonding | $400 – $600+ | per tooth |
Cash-pay planning ranges for the US, updated November 2026. They exclude examinations, imaging and any correction appointments billed separately.
What the quote should include
- How many teeth, and how much of each tooth is being treated.
- Whether shade matching and layering are included.
- Whether polishing and a bite adjustment are included.
- The repair policy if the resin chips or debonds.
- Whether a local anaesthetic is needed, and if it is billed.
- Any separate examination, imaging or whitening fees.
Cost by city
| City | Listed dentists | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 53 | $100–$600 |
| Houston, TX | 52 | $100–$600 |
| Dallas, TX | 49 | $100–$600 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 47 | $100–$600 |
| Atlanta, GA | 47 | $100–$600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 46 | $100–$600 |
| New York, NY | 44 | $100–$600 |
| Miami, FL | 43 | $100–$600 |
Published state averages show the same spread: the 2024 Synchrony procedural cost study reported by CareCredit puts average bonding fees from roughly $338 in lower-cost states to $717 in higher-cost markets.
Insurance and payment
When composite bonding repairs a chipped, cracked or decayed tooth, many plans treat it as restorative and pay a portion. When it is purely cosmetic, it is usually covered at zero. Ask the office for the CDT code and a pre-treatment estimate. Financing through providers such as CareCredit is widely available, as are in-house payment plans.
Common questions
What is composite bonding?
Composite bonding is another name for dental bonding. A tooth-colored composite resin is applied directly to the tooth, shaped, hardened with a curing light and polished. The material is the same one used for white fillings.
How much does composite bonding cost per tooth?
The US planning range is $100–$600 per tooth. CareCredit and Aflac publish a national average near $431 and a broader $288–$915 range. A small chip sits at the low end; a full facial-surface repair sits at the high end.
Is composite bonding the same as a composite filling?
The material is the same, but the purpose differs. A filling restores a decayed or broken tooth for function; bonding shapes the resin for appearance. Some repairs are both, and the office will choose the CDT code that matches the work.
Does insurance cover composite bonding?
Often yes when it repairs a chipped, cracked or decayed tooth, because it is then restorative. It is usually not covered when it is purely cosmetic, such as closing a gap or reshaping a healthy tooth. Ask for a pre-treatment estimate.
What is the ADA code for composite bonding?
Direct resin veneers and bonding are commonly reported under ADA CDT code D2960, 'labial veneer (resin laminate) — chairside'. Restorative composite fillings use the D2330–D2335 range. Codes change each year, so confirm the current descriptor.
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