Dental crowns are necessary to restore the function and appearance of a tooth after a large dental filling, root canal, crack, or other dental procedures. This type of prosthetic is made to match the patient’s natural tooth color and overall size and shape, in order to allow it to seamlessly blend with their natural teeth.
However, what happens if you want to get your teeth whitened after getting dental crowns? Do whitening solutions change the color of the dental crown? Keep reading to find out!
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Teeth whitening in Fairhope uses some form of peroxide in order to lighten the color of your teeth, such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.
When this solution makes contact with the tooth’s natural enamel, the peroxide breaks down the stains on your teeth and gives them a lighter color. The degree of brightening generally depends on the type of solution you use, but if you brighten your teeth at the dentist you can even achieve a look of 4-5 shades brighter!
Does Teeth Whitening Work for Dental Crowns?
The peroxide will not affect the color of the dental crown. These prosthetics are usually made from ceramic or porcelain materials and are able to resist the effects of the brightening agent.
As a result, if you want to get your teeth brightened and are also in need of dental crowns, you should discuss it with your dentist. You may be able to get your teeth whitened before the dental crown is cemented in, and simply have the crown made to match your new shade.
What If You Already Have Dental Crowns? Can You Still Whiten Your Teeth?
Yes, you can whiten your teeth if you already have dental crowns. However, the whitening agent will not affect the color of the crowns, so it’s important to consider whether this is a good option for you.
For instance, if your crowns are placed in the front of your mouth, you can end up with a noticeable difference in terms of color. You may also need to get the dental crown changed to make it match. If your dental crown sits more in the back of your mouth, then it’s possible to “get away” with whitening your teeth without changing your crowns.
Of course, there are other options to upgrade your smile. During a consultation with a Fairhope cosmetic dentist, you can discover the best course of action that will work for your specific case.
What a New Smile? Living Oaks Dental Can Help!
Living Oaks Dental is here to make sure your smile is both healthy and stunning, with professional dental services delivered with a caring touch.
To get started, book an appointment with Dr. Gene Brabston today. Or, if you have any questions, simply call our practice directly at (251) 928-1645 for more information about how we can help.
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