As procedures go, teeth whitening is one of the simplest and least complicated ways to make your smile better. In fact, the process is so simple, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar private enterprise, with all sorts of do-it-yourself kits available. People who want to get their teeth whitening done have three choices. You can either buy a kit (to do it at home), come in and get a recommendation or prescription from us to do it at home under our supervision, or visit the clinic to have your teeth whitening professionally done in a controlled medical environment. In all three of these cases, we recommend that you first come in and have a complete examination to make sure your teeth are healthy and that you do not have a rare condition that may hinder your ability to whiten your teeth. While that is extremely unlikely, it is best to rule out complications before you begin the teeth whitening process.
The most common reason why people hesitate before doing a teeth whitening is because they have already gotten cosmetic work done on their teeth. If you have had any kind of fabrication placed over the front-facing teeth, you are almost always precluded from effective teeth whitening. Fabrications include things like dental veneers, dental bonding, and dental crowns. These synthetic replacements are not bleachable, so you will need to replace them if you want to make your surrounding teeth a different shade of white. In situations like these, you may want to consider additional veneers or bonding on your other teeth.
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