Bonding uses a tooth-colored resin to fix a chip, close a small gap, or reshape a tooth, usually in a single visit. It is priced per tooth and is the cheapest way to fix a front tooth, well under a veneer or a crown. Set the number of teeth below. Whether insurance helps depends on why you need it, which is explained under your estimate.
Your estimate
Updated 2026-07-06$431 typical ($288 to $915)
Medium confidenceBased on Aflac (national avg $431, $288-$915 per tooth); NewMouth 2026, Flossy, Southeastern Dental 2026 ($300-$600 typical, small chip from $100); Aspen Dental ($119-$485) (2025-2026 (Aflac national average; guide bands)). Updated 2026-07-06.
What is included
- Composite resin bonding, per tooth$431
With insurance
Monthly payment example
About $36/mo over 12 months or $18/mo over 24 months. Just an example, based on a 0% promo plan and the typical estimate. This is not an offer, and the real terms and approval depend on the lender.
This is an estimate, not a quote or a treatment offer, and not medical or financial advice. The figures are modeled from public sources and shown as ranges with a date and a confidence level. For a real number, ask your dentist for a written treatment plan and check coverage with your own plan.
Dental bonding costs
Dental bonding cost per tooth
Dental bonding usually costs about $431 per tooth, with most cases landing between $288 and $915. It's the cheapest way to fix a chipped, gapped, or oddly shaped front tooth, since the dentist sculpts tooth-colored resin right onto the tooth in one visit, usually without even numbing you. Set the number of teeth in the calculator to get your total.
What bonding can and cannot fix
Bonding is great for small cosmetic fixes: a chipped corner, a little gap between front teeth, a tooth that's slightly short or discolored. It's not the answer for major structural damage, heavy bite forces, or a full-smile makeover, where veneers or crowns hold up better. The honest rule of thumb is that the smaller the fix, the better bonding stacks up.
Bonding vs a veneer
Price and lifespan pull in opposite directions here. Bonding runs about a quarter of a porcelain veneer and gets done in one visit, but it stains over time and usually lasts 5 to 10 years before it needs touch-ups. A veneer costs a lot more and removes some enamel, but it resists staining and lasts longer. For a single chipped tooth, bonding is usually the smart first move, since you can always upgrade later.
Bonding with insurance
It comes down to why you need it. Bonding to fix a broken or decayed tooth is often covered as basic restorative work. Bonding done just to improve the look of a healthy tooth is cosmetic and not covered. Same procedure, different reason, different answer, so tell your plan the actual diagnosis when you ask.
Common questions
How long does dental bonding last?
Usually 5 to 10 years before it needs touch-ups or replacing, less on edges that take a lot of bite force, and it stains faster than porcelain does.
Does bonding damage the tooth?
Very little. Bonding usually needs minimal drilling or none at all, which is exactly why it's the smart first move for small cosmetic fixes: you keep all your options open.
Can bonded teeth be whitened?
No, the resin won't lighten. If you're planning to whiten, do that first and then have the bonding matched to your new shade.