What Are the Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding is a popular, minimally invasive cosmetic treatment. But like every dental option, it comes with limitations you should understand before proceeding:

Prone to Staining
Bonding material can pick up stains over time from food, drink, or smoking — just like natural teeth. While polishing helps refresh its appearance, it won’t stay perfectly bright forever.
Strong Dependence on Practitioner Skill
The quality and aesthetics of the final result depend heavily on the expertise of the dentist. Even small errors in layering, contouring, or shade matching can lead to noticeable imperfections.
Cannot Be Whitened
Once the composite is placed, its colour is fixed. Whitening treatments won’t affect bonded areas, so matching must be done beforehand or restorations replaced if nearby teeth change shade later.