Composite bonding before and after: what realistic results look like
Chips, gaps, short teeth and discolouration, case by case, and what bonding cannot fix.
By [Dr. Full Name] · Updated 15 September 2026
What changes, and what does not
Bonding changes the shape of the tooth edge and the colour of the surface it covers. It does not move teeth, close large gaps or change a whole smile line. Knowing this before you look at photos keeps expectations honest.
Case types
Chipped edge
The most common case. The corner is rebuilt in 20–30 minutes; the result is invisible if the shade is matched well. See a chipped-edge case.
Small gap between front teeth
Gaps up to about 2 mm close well with bonding on both teeth. Larger gaps make the teeth look too wide; then orthodontics or veneers are better.
Short or worn teeth
Bonding adds length to worn edges. It works when the bite allows it; heavy grinders need a night guard or the new edges chip.
One discoloured tooth
A single dark tooth after a root canal can be covered with a composite veneer. Whole-arch colour change is a whitening or veneer job.
Why our before/after photos look the way they do
Same lighting, same angle, no filters, taken by the dentist not a marketing team. Names are shortened, every photo has written consent. Preview photos on this site are stock images until real cases are published.