Professional teeth whitening is very common in the cosmetic dental industry. It’s a simple and safe way to brighten your smile. But what if you have dental implants or veneers? Should you have your teeth whitened before the implant procedure or after?
Our dental offices proudly hold the titles of best cosmetic dentist in Coral Gables and Plantation, and we’re here to help you understand! The simple answer is, when possible, have your teeth whitened before.
There are a few reasons for this but it’s primarily due to the fact that professional teeth whitening does not affect dental implants or veneers in the same way that it changes the color of natural teeth. That being said, you can have your teeth whitened before you have dental implants or veneers put in place. Most of the time, these implants are used to replace missing or damaged teeth, so you likely won’t have those specific teeth whitened anyway. However, if you have your teeth whitened after having implants placed you could be left with an uneven smile.
The implants are made with a material such as porcelain which is much more difficult to change because it cannot be bleached like your natural teeth can. So when you have your natural teeth whitened after having implants you may have to have the implants replaced with ones with a whiter color to match your teeth.
Having your implants remade after whitening will ensure that they match your natural teeth perfectly. Of course, you will periodically have to whiten your natural teeth to ensure that they maintain the brighter white color.
Additionally, professional teeth whitening may be a mult-istep process depending on what your natural teeth look like. You may need multiple whitening sessions in order to reach your desired color. If your Dr. Aller creates your implants before your whitening treatment process is done, there’s a chance that your implants will not match your teeth.
Implants that are too dark or too white will stand out and it will be more difficult for you to match your natural color to the implants. Therefore, it’s best to consult with us at one of our Miracle Smile offices, to allow our team to create a plan with a detailed timeline for your whitening procedures, implant creation, and implant procedure. This way, you can ensure that the process is done properly and your smile is bright, white, and most importantly matches.
You will have to have additional whitening treatments over time since your teeth will revert to their natural color. This will not be an issue with your implants if they are designed to match that optimal white color that you are working to preserve.
It’s almost important to keep in mind that professional whitening is designed for healthy teeth. You will have to consult with your dental professional to ensure that teeth whitening is right for you.
If you have additional questions about teeth whitening or dental implants and veneers, call our office today. You can schedule a consultation in Coral Gables or Plantation, and Dr. Aller will determine what treatment is best for you.