Cosmetic Bonding in Denver

Why Choose Smile Essentials for cosmetic Composite Bonding?


Composite Bonding is a skillful art that takes years of experience to have beautiful, long-lasting outcomes. Dr. Carolyn Kittell and Dr. Kelly Santarelli are highly skilled in composite bonding.


Smile Essentials is the most sought after dental practice in the Denver area for composite bonding due to our numerous referrals from other dentists and specialists in the dental field.

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Smile Essentials Composite Bonding

Featured Before And Afters

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Undersized "peg" Lateral

Composite Bonding is the perfect solution for a natural outcome to correct tooth size fOR UNDERSIZED TEETH

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Tooth Shape

Correction of tooth shape and proportions can be achieved with composite bonding. 
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Ankylosed Tooth

In rare cases, teeth can become fused to the surrounding bone after trauma. Composite bonding is an excellent, conservative solution for disguising this annomaly.
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Gaps and Spaces

Closing diastemas (gaps and Spaces) is one of the most common cosmetic bonding procedures. In some cases, orthodontics may not be the best remedy to close a gap. In this case, composite conding is an ideal procedure.  A consultation is needed to find the best treatment for you.
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Featured Case: A Natural, Confident Smile

This patient came to us looking for a brighter, more harmonious smile without doing anything that felt “overdone.” Together, we designed a treatment plan focused on the most conservative steps possible, while still creating a beautiful transformation.


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Treatment included:


  • Professional whitening for a brighter, more youthful appearance
  • Laser Gum lift (gingivectomy) to balance the gumline and enhance symmetry
  • Composite bonding to close spaces and refine the overall shape of the teeth


By layering these minimally invasive techniques, we were able to achieve a natural-looking result without removing healthy tooth structure or placing crowns or veneers.

The final smile is brighter, balanced, and confident—yet still looks like her. This is a wonderful example of how conservative cosmetic dentistry can create transformative results while preserving your natural teeth.


Cosmetic Composite Bonding

  • WHAT IS COSMETIC COMPOSITE BONDING?

    This is a conservative procedure done in a single visit to improve the appearance of your smile. In the majority of cases, we do not have to remove any healthy tooth structure during this procedure. Cosmetic bonding is the most conservative option for cosmetic dentistry. It is great for gaps, chips, and minor tooth discoloration. Dr. Carolyn Kittell and Dr. Kelly Santarelli are able to reshape and contour teeth to the most ideal shape and size without removing any tooth structure. The procedure is done in one day and typically no anesthetic is needed—it can last ten years plus with proper care and adequate dental hygiene!


    Cosmetic composite bonding is also an ideal procedure to brighten teeth that do not respond well to whitening procedures. It’s a great and affordable way to get a beautiful smile in a day! 


    Schedule a visit today for a cosmetic consultation to see if you may be a candidate for cosmetic bonding!

  • HOW CAN COSMETIC BONDING IMPROVE MY SMILE?

    Cosmetic bonding is great for gaps, chips, and minor tooth discoloration.


    We are able to reshape and contour teeth to the most ideal shape and size without removing any tooth structure.

  • AM I A CANDIDATE FOR COSMETIC COMPOSITE BONDING?

    Cosmetic composite bonding may be right for you if you are looking for an alternative to porcelain veneer crowns, whitening, or orthodontics. They can help you if you have gaps between your teeth, teeth that are broken, chipped, irregularly shaped, or misaligned. 


    We are able to reshape and contour teeth to the most ideal shape and size without removing any tooth structure.


    To find out more about whether cosmetic composite bonding is right for you, contact us to schedule a consultation.

  • WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT WHEN I GET MY DENTAL VENEERS?

    Composite Veneers


    Generally, composite bonding is a painless procedure and does not require local anethesia. It requires only one visit. 


    Porcelain Veneers


    Before dental veneers can be placed on the teeth, their surface must be prepared for bonding. After administering a local anesthetic, Dr. Kittell will remove approximately half a millimeter from the surface of the teeth. 


    You will the be scanned by our digital scanner (NO MORE GOOP!) so that we can design your veneers digitally and fabnrivate them in our in-house lab. 


    You will leave the inital appointment with temporary veneers, which will allow you to evaluate the color and shape and provide Dr. Kittell feedback for your porcelain veneers.


    Once they are made, you’ll return to Smile Essentials have them fitted, bonded and adjusted for shape and color.

  • WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER RECEIVING A COSMETIC TREATMENT?

    Composite Veneers

    There are no post op concerns for composite veneers. Composite can be prone to chipping if not properly cared for. Dr. Kittell and Team will discuss potential concerns or risks you may have during your visit.


    Porcelain Veneers

    Temporary veneers will be placed after the teeth are prepared. Special care will need to be taken while you wait for the permanent ones to be made. 


    Because they are usually placed over the course of two appointments, it is normal to experience some sensitivity between the first and second visit when the teeth have been reduced in preparation for cementation. At the final visit, they will be permanently cemented to the teeth and you will have your beautiful new smile.


    Dr. Kittell and Team will discuss potential concerns or risks you may have during your visit.


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Whiten or Bleach Discolored Tooth smile Greenwood Village cosmetic dentist
  • Conservative

Generally Dr. Carolyn Kittell and Dr. Kelly Sanatrelli are able to reshape and contour teeth to the most ideal shape and size without removing any tooth structure



  • Cost-Effective

In comparison to dental veneers (porcelain  veneers), composite bonding is about one-third the cost.



  • Convenient

Cosmetic composite bonding is typically done in one visit, no numbing, and can be easily repaired if ever needed.



  • Reversible

Since there is generally no tooth structure or enamel removal, composite can be easily removed from the tooth is there is ever a need.