Tower Dental BlogCan You Whiten
Can You Whiten
Bonded Teeth?
Whitening gel does not change the colour of composite bonding. If you want whiter bonded teeth, the bonding needs replacing after whitening your natural teeth.
Why Bonding Does Not Whiten
Whitening works by penetrating natural tooth enamel. Composite resin is not porous in the same way β whitening gel has no effect on it. This means if you whiten, your natural teeth get lighter but the bonding stays the same colour.
The Solution
Whiten your natural teeth first (from Β£333). Then have your composite bonding replaced to match the new, lighter shade. This gives a uniform, bright result.
Clinical Evidence & References
- YΓΌzbasioglu E et al. (2018). "Effect of bleaching on colour change of composite resins." Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dentistry, 10(1), e78.
- British Dental Association β Tooth whitening guidance
- NHS UK β Tooth whitening (nhs.uk/conditions/cosmetic-treatments/tooth-whitening)
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Clinically Reviewed by Dr Sarah Metias
BDS Sheffield, MJDF RCS England, GDC 114267
Dr Metias is the Principal Dentist at Tower Dental Blackpool with 19 years of clinical experience. She holds the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons β a postgraduate qualification held by fewer than 1% of UK dentists.
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