Are bonding and teeth whitening the same thing, what is the difference?

Bonding and teeth whitening are different procedures. Teeth whitening lightens existing teeth for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Bonding, on the other hand, corrects both color and shape changes with a special material added to the tooth. For example, if your teeth have persistent stains, whitening may not completely remove them; in this case, bonding is more effective. For some patients, whitening is performed first, followed by bonding, achieving the most natural result.