Teeth, gums and other treatmentsQuestion before treatment

Can a bracket be bonded onto a filling, and will the pressure make the filling come loose?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

Many patients have fillings (composite or amalgam) in the places where the brackets are bonded. Braces can be bonded onto a filling, but to get a good bond the surface needs to be prepared first – either by roughening it slightly with a dental drill or by applying a special bonding material.

Once the braces come off, the filling is polished. If it is sound and functional, there is no need to replace it.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.