Who Is a Candidate for Dental Bonding?

Ideal Situations for Bonding

Bonding is especially useful for:

• Minor aesthetic corrections: Fixing small chips, cracks, or irregular edges.
• Colour adjustments: Masking discolouration or blending shades.
• Closing small gaps: Narrow spaces between teeth can often be closed or reduced with bonding.
• Reshaping teeth: Slight changes in tooth width or length for symmetry.
• Protecting vulnerable tooth surfaces: Reinforcing exposed or worn areas.

If your needs fall within these categories, bonding may offer a fast, conservative solution.

What Makes You a Strong Candidate

You’ll likely be good candidate if:

• Your teeth and gums are healthy — no active decay, infection, or gum disease.
• Your alignment needs are modest, not severe.
• You’re able to maintain excellent oral hygiene and commit to regular checkups.
• You understand the limitations (durability, stain susceptibility) and are comfortable with occasional upkeep.

That said, bonding is not always ideal if:

• You have major structural damage or extensive decay.
• Your bite is misaligned to a degree that subjects bonded areas to heavy stress.
• You habitually grind, chew hard objects, or clench your teeth without protection.