Tooth Whitening and Dental Bonding

Teeth whitening is all the rage these days. Maybe it has captured your attention too. But if you have, or are soon to have, dental bonding, there are a few things you should know before getting your teeth whitened.

Dental bonding is typically made of a composite resin material, and this material cannot be whitened through teeth whitening treatments. Therefore, if you plan to get bonding on any teeth that are visible when you smile, it is usually best to have the teeth whitening procedure done first. Once your teeth are lightened to the shade you want, you can then get bonding that matches the new whiter color of your teeth. Beware, though, that composite resin material absorbs stains more readily than natural tooth enamel or porcelain. So, over time, the bonding will darken more than the other teeth in your mouth.

If you already have dental bonding on any visible surfaces of your teeth and want to get your teeth whitened, you will likely want to get the bonding replaced with new bonding to match the whitened teeth. Though this can be done either before or after your teeth are whitened, whitening the teeth first and then replacing the bonding will allow for a more perfect match.

If you have or need dental bonding and want a brighter smile, our dentist can help you sort out your options and come up with the treatment plan that works best for you.