Before & After: Real Composite Bonding Stories & the Confidence Behind the Smile

By Dr John Barclay | DRJB Smile Clinic, Ruabon, North Wales

“No filters. No jargon. Just real people rediscovering their confidence — one smile at a time.”

Scroll through and you’ll see exactly what we mean.

Case 1 – Small Changes, Big Confidence

Miss L, early 20s, came to us tired of hiding her smile. She didn’t like the small gaps between her teeth. Nothing major — just enough to make her self-conscious every time a camera appeared.

With gentle, additive composite bonding, we closed those spaces and softened the edges. No drilling.

No injections.

No bite change — just a few millimetres of art and patience.

When she looked in the mirror, she whispered, “That’s all I ever wanted.”

Six months later, she’s grinning in photos, laughing freely, and answering every “something’s different…” with a smile.

What started as a cosmetic tweak became a full-blown confidence reboot.

✨ What Changed

• Closed uneven spaces and black triangles

• Balanced shape and edge symmetry

• Restored natural light reflection

• Boosted confidence instantly

“Sometimes,” says Dr JB, “it isn’t about creating a new smile — it’s about giving people back the one they already had.”

Case 2 – The Smile That Stayed

Mrs M’s story is different. Years of wear and patch-repair fillings had left her teeth shorter and her bite uneven. The plan was to rebuild her bite gradually, using composite bonding as a temporary holding phase before future crowns or veneers once her new occlusion had settled.

She was reviewed at three and six months — everything stable, still comfortable, still smiling. Twenty-four months later, she’s had her bonding repaired twice (as expected with heavy wear) — and she’s still thrilled with how her smile looks and feels.

“She knows there’s more we could do,” Dr JB smiles, “but for now she’s happy, confident, and pain-free. That’s success in my book.”

What Changed

• Rebuilt worn edges and bite height

• Protected fragile enamel

• Evened the bite and smile line

• Restored chewing comfort and balance

  
  

Realism Matters

Composite isn’t forever — it’s beautifully repairable. In cases like Mrs M’s, minor touch-ups keep everything looking fresh without starting again. That’s the beauty of additive dentistry: maintenance, not replacement.

Beyond Teeth — It’s About Confidence

Every smile we restore tells a story:

• of patience rewarded,

• of someone finally booking that consultation,

• of rediscovering the simple joy of smiling without thinking about it.

For some, bonding is the finishing touch. For others, it’s the first step in a bigger journey. Either way, it’s about confidence, not perfection.

“When patients tell me they wish they’d done it sooner,” Dr JB says, “I know we’ve done our job.”

💡 Quick FAQs

❓ How long does composite bonding last? Typically 3–8 years, depending on bite forces and care. Some cases, like Mrs M’s, need occasional repairs — quick and simple.

❓ Does it hurt? No — usually no drilling or injections needed.

❓ Can I eat straight after? Yes — we harden the material instantly under curing light.

❓ Will it look fake? Not here. We match tone, translucency, and texture so your smile still looks like you.

📸 About These Photos

All photographs are genuine DR JB Smile Clinic cases, shared with patient consent.

No filters — just better lighting and brighter confidence.

Thinking About Your Own Smile?

Start with a free 3D digital scan and a relaxed chat with our Treatment Coordinators — Faz, Hannah or Angie. You’ll leave with high-resolution images, a realistic plan, and a clear idea of what’s possible.

📞 Call us:  01978 823490 

💬 Message us: wrexham2-tco@mydentist.co.uk

📸 Book a free 3D Smile Scan Start Your Smile Journey with our TCO team — Faz, Hannah, or Angie.

📍 DR JB Smile Clinic – Ruabon, North Wales

composite bonding before and after