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Do teeth whiteners damage existing dental restorations?

April 26, 2017damage dental existing restorations teeth whiteners

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Do teeth whiteners damage existing dental restorations?

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No damage has been shown to existing fillings in studies over ten years. It is important to understand that existing restorations will not whiten and may be more evident when the bleaching process is complete. They may need to be replaced to match the new tooth shade.