Dental restorations like crowns, veneers, and fillings cannot be whitened with professional bleaching treatments or over-the-counter products. These materials are made from porcelain, composite resin, or other materials that resist staining but also don't respond to whitening agents.
Teeth Whitening with Restorations
If you're considering both whitening and restorations, our dentists will recommend completing the whitening process first. Then, we can match the custom restorations to your newly-whitened smile, ensuring a uniform smile appearance.
What if you want to whiten your teeth and already have restorations?
This situation does limit your options somewhat. Even selective teeth whitening is possible, but achieving a perfect match with existing restorations can be challenging. Other options include:
- We might recommend replacement of existing restorations if they are older and you want a significantly brighter smile. New crowns, veneers, or tooth-colored fillings can be created to match your newly whitened natural teeth.
- A complete smile makeover, including veneers or crowns on all visible teeth, can create a uniformly bright smile and address other aesthetic concerns in the same treatment plan.
During your consultation at Golden Coast Dental Care, we'll evaluate your current restorations and discuss the most appropriate whitening strategy to help you achieve the beautiful, bright smile you desire. Call our Long Beach, CA, dental office to schedule a consultation to see how we can help you achieve your smile goals.