When you get veneers, it’s usually because you have something about your natural teeth that you’re not happy with. Maybe you have crooked or discolored teeth and are looking for a way to correct the problem. Or, perhaps you have gaps from missing teeth and need to find a solution. Veneers can be a great way to improve the appearance of your smile, but there are some things that you need to know about getting them with crowns and whitening your new smile at the same time. You will almost always get veneers as part of a comprehensive plan for fixing your smile. An aesthetic-friendly dentist should be able to recommend whether one or both of these procedures would be the best choice in your specific case. Here are some details on how they might work together when getting crowns with whitening.
What is Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is a process that can make your teeth several shades lighter. It’s an in-office procedure that uses a special chemical solution that is activated by a laser. The laser causes the solution to penetrate the outer layer of your teeth, allowing it to get inside the tooth. Once inside, the solution breaks down the compounds that cause your teeth to have a yellow or stained appearance. Teeth whitening can be a great solution if you have stained or discolored teeth. In many cases, teeth discoloration is caused by smoking, coffee or tea, aging, genetics, or a combination of these factors. Whatever the cause, teeth whitening can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted.
Why You Might Get Teeth Whitening With Crowns
If you’re getting veneers, you may be considering whitening as well. Having your teeth whitened can be a great way to get an even sleeker and more sophisticated smile, as well as a more confident you. It will help with teeth discoloration and other issues, like gaps that were caused by missing teeth. Teeth whitening with crowns can be a great choice for some people. It’s particularly useful if you’re getting veneers for discoloration issues. The whitening process may be less effective if you have a dark layer at the surface of your teeth. Crowns are caps that are placed over your teeth to restore structural integrity. They’re often needed when there is decay, fracture, or another structural issue with your teeth. Depending on the type of crown you get, your teeth may not be able to be whitened. This is a good thing since you don’t want the whitening solution getting inside the crown and affecting its structure.
What to Know About Teeth Whitening and Veneers
When you have veneers placed, your dentist will cut away a portion of your natural tooth and place the veneer on top of the remaining portion. This is a great way to camouflage discoloration, but it can be difficult to undo once a veneer has been put on. Teeth whitening is a process that can make your teeth several shades lighter. It’s an in-office procedure that uses a chemical solution. Because it’s a process that gets deep inside your teeth and breaks down compounds that cause discoloration, it can be hard to reverse when done with veneers. This is particularly true if you get veneers put on top of your natural teeth. Your natural tooth can be cut away and replaced with the veneer. If you get veneers placed on top of the veneer, it can be very difficult to reverse the process.
When You Cannot Have Teeth Whitening With Crowns
There are a few reasons why you might not be able to get teeth whitening with crowns. The first is if your dentist recommends against it. There are a few factors that can determine whether you can get teeth whitening while you have crowns on. If the crown is made out of porcelain or ceramic, you may not be able to get whitening done. This is because the whitening solution can get inside the crown and affect its structural integrity. If your crown is made out of synthetic material, such as Plexiglas or fiberglass, you may be able to get whitening done. If your crown is made out of metal, you will most likely not be able to get teeth whitening done. While your teeth can be whitened, the crown will not be affected.
How Are Crowns with Whitening Done?
Crowns come in many different types, but they all have a few things in common. They are applied to the tooth in a way that keeps the tooth in place. They are then bonded to the tooth and surrounding gums. This helps to keep the tooth in place and strong. Crowns can be done in two different ways. The first is cementation, and the other is called the in-lay technique. Cementation involves placing an acrylic resin in the crown and around the tooth. The in-lay technique uses a matrix system that involves cutting away the tooth, placing a template inside the tooth, and then filling the tooth with composite resin to keep the crown from falling off.
Wrapping Up
Teeth whitening is a great option for people with discoloration or stained teeth. It can also be useful for those who need to replace missing teeth. Getting teeth whitening with crowns is a good option for some people. You may need to choose between teeth whitening and a different procedure, such as porcelain veneers if you have issues with your teeth that make them difficult to whiten.
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