{"id":69,"date":"2021-09-07T18:16:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T18:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/?p=69"},"modified":"2021-10-18T18:20:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T18:20:46","slug":"can-you-whiten-bonded-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/07\/can-you-whiten-bonded-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Whiten Bonded Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you gotten dental bonding in the past? It\u2019s a great\nsolution for minor stains, chips, and gaps, creating a brilliant new smile you\ncan enjoy for a long time. However, most people don\u2019t realize that the bonding\nmaterial can become stained and discolored just like real enamel. To solve this\nproblem, many patients may consider getting teeth whitening treatment. But can\nthat even whiten bonded teeth? Read along to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teeth whitening can be done in several ways, either with the\nassistance of a dental professional or at home with over-the-counter products. Both\nare effective options to remove stains caused by foods, drinks, and lifestyle\nhabits. If you\u2019re thinking about using whitening products to brighten your\ngrin, make sure you ask your dentist what they recommend for your unique needs\nand goals.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Whiten Bonded Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are your bonded teeth stained or discolored? You might be considering\nteeth whitening<\/a>\nas a solution to your problems. However, since bonding resin is nonporous\n(unlike tooth enamel), whitening agents can\u2019t penetrate and whiten them. If you\nuse teeth whitening treatment, your bonded teeth will continue to look stained or\ndiscolored because of the contrast with your bleached pearly whites. Therefore,\nyou will have to consider alternative options if you want to brighten your\nsmile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Brighten Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to whiten your grin, the best time to do so is before<\/em>\nyou undergo cosmetic dental bonding. That way, your dentist can color-match the\nresin to your teeth when they\u2019re at their brightest. As long as you practice\ngood oral hygiene and make healthy choices, your natural and bonded teeth can\nremain bright for a very long time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you\u2019ve gotten dental bonding in the past and wish\nto brighten your smile now<\/em>? Since bonded teeth don\u2019t respond to\nwhitening agents, you have two other options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n