Can my existing porcelain veneers or crowns be bleached? A: No, porcelain does not change color when exposed to dental whitening gel.
Q: My teeth have turned yellow. What can I do? A: A good cleaning in the dental office with a prophy jet using baking soda spray is a good start. In-office whitening using a light activated technique, especially when combined with matrix home whitening can also help. Q: My teeth have really dark stains, what can be done? A: First, get a hygienic cleaning with a prophy jet, which uses a baking soda spray followed by tooth polishing. This will help determine the type and amount of real discoloration present in the enamel of your teeth. Then, you can either opt for in-office whitening using a light activated approach, at-home whitening, or porcelain veneers to get a more permanent whiteness. Q: Do over-the-counter whitening products work? A: Frequently, dentists hear from people who have not gotten the results they wanted through over-the-counter whiteners. In fact, I have never seen a patient that has gotten good results this way.
