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Tooth whitening can help brighten your smile but it is not suitable for everyone. Bleaching is not recommended if you have tooth-coloured fillings, crowns, caps or bonding in your front teeth as the bleach will not change the colour of these materials, making them stand out in your newly whitened smile. In these cases, you may want to investigate other options, like veneers or bonded restorations.
There are two types of veneers:
Chipped tooth.
Tooth after bonding to repair the chip.
Bonded restorations use composite resin to restore chipped or broken teeth, fill in gaps and reshape or recolour your smile. After applying a very mild etching solution that slightly roughens the surface of your teeth, permitting the bonding material to adhere, your dentist applies the resin and sculpts, colours and shapes it to provide a pleasing result. A high-intensity light hardens the material, which is then finely polished.
Your dental professional can tell you if you are a good candidate for veneers or bonded restorations.
This article is intended to promote understanding of and knowledge about general oral health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
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