Teeth, gums and other treatmentsQuestion after the braces come off

How soon after my treatment can I have bonding?

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

Teeth can be built up immediately after braces or aligners are removed, but ideally it is best to wait for the gums to settle and to have the teeth cleaned and polished. This means having bonding after 3–4 weeks. If whitening is planned, you first wait 3–6 weeks for the sensitivity of the teeth and gums to pass, then the teeth are whitened, and after whitening you wait at least 2 weeks before bonding.

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