{"id":874,"date":"2023-06-21T02:42:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T02:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=874"},"modified":"2023-07-31T02:46:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T02:46:46","slug":"is-it-possible-to-whiten-bonded-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/is-it-possible-to-whiten-bonded-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible to Whiten Bonded Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Direct bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure where a tooth-colored composite resin material is applied and bonded to the surface of the teeth. It is used to repair chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth, close gaps between teeth, and improve the overall appearance of the smile. If you’ve had direct bonding for your damaged teeth and desire a whiter and brighter smile<\/a>, you may wonder if teeth whitening is still possible. Read on to discover how teeth whitening and direct bonding interact and whether brightening your pearly whites this way is suitable for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Various methods are available for whitening teeth, including cheaper store-bought products with mixed and poor reviews, and professional whitening offered by dentists either in-office or through take-home kits. Both methods are effective and proven to whiten natural teeth safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

After dental bonding, at least one of your teeth is no longer entirely composed of natural material as composite resin has been bonded to it. Because this resin is nonporous, unlike enamel, traditional whitening agents cannot penetrate and whiten it. Therefore, if you want to whiten your smile after dental bonding, you’ll need to explore alternative whitening methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Else Can I Brighten My Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, the best time to brighten your smile is before getting cosmetic dental bonding; however, that may not always be feasible. If your teeth have become noticeably stained after receiving dental bonding, there are two excellent options to whiten them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n