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Do Teeth Whiteners Damage Existing Dental Work?

April 26, 2017damage dental existing teeth whiteners

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Do Teeth Whiteners Damage Existing Dental Work?

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Peroxide-based bleaching agents can be safely used. The issue is not “damage” to existing restorations; rather, existing restorations such as tooth-colored bonding, fillings, veneers, crowns, and bridges do not lighten. This means that any pre-existing dental work that is exposed when you smile may need to be replaced to match the new tooth shade achieved in the natural teeth. Studies also showed little to no effect of peroxide-based whitening agents on the hardness or mineral content of a natural tooth’s enamel surface.