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Teeth Whitening - the FAQs About Bleaching |
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Written by Vu Le, DDS
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Will my fillings change color, too?
If you have fillings or caps, they don't change color. Only natural teeth
whiten. There are anecdotal reports of extreme strength bleaching
protocols changing the color of fillings, but these regimens also cause extreme
sensitivity, requiring significant prophylactic doses of pain medication.
A more sensible approach is to whiten the teeth to the desired shade, then
replace any fillings that no longer match. Replacing the fillings before
whitening is not recommended, as your final shade is not entirely predictable.
If I'm getting veneers anyway, do I still need to bleach?
In order for veneers to look their best, they should be translucent, (show
light though them) just like natural teeth. That means they tend to show
through the color underneath. You should always whiten all the surrounding
teeth anyway, so that you can have a brighter smile overall.
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