General information about Composite Maintenance
Composite restorations – used for bonding, veneers, or fillings – are durable and natural-looking, but like your own teeth, they need ongoing care to stay smooth, stain-free, and fully functional.
Key aspects of maintenance:
- Composite repair and enhancement – repairs worn edges, chips or stains by carefully adding composite and polishing
- Professional cleaning – removes surface stains
- Gentle polishing – restores natural shine
- Regular checks – for chips, cracks, or wear
- At-home guidance – brushing, flossing, and avoiding damaging habits
With routine care, your composite restorations can remain fresh, natural, and long-lasting, keeping your smile healthy, confident, and vibrant.
For the ultimate composite glow up book a hygiene appointment followed by a composite maintenance appointment.
Composite Maintenance at a glance
Time
30-60 minutes
Downtime
None
Result
Fresh, polished smile
Questions you may have about this treatment
We recommend EMS hygiene appointments every 4 months to keep your restorations clean and stain-free, along with composite refurbishment 1-2 times per year to maintain their shape, function and appearance. Regular maintenance helps prevent minor wear or damage from developing into more complex issues.
Composite maintenance is minimally invasive and pain-free. Procedures such as cleaning, polishing, or minor repairs are carried out gently and usually do not require anaesthetic.
One of the benefits of composite is that it can be easily repaired or refreshed without replacing the entire restoration. Our team can reapply or polish composite to restore its natural appearance and function.
Maintain your smile by brushing twice daily, flossing carefully around restorations, and avoiding habits that may damage them (e.g., biting nails, chewing hard objects, excessive staining foods). This supports long-term results and reduces the need for professional repairs.
Patients from Bromley, Orpington, Sidcup, Bexleyheath, Beckenham, and surrounding areas of Kent often visit Vogue Dental specifically for cosmetic and maintenance treatments, regardless of where they are registered for routine dental care.
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