Tooth Whitening and Veneers
The resemblance of tooth enamel and porcelain veneers is quite striking. They are both white with subtle variation in exact shade of white, and they both have that famous “pearly white” sheen because of being semi-translucent. This is one of the reasons why porcelain dental restorations are so popular – they are not identifiable as being restorations. They look like the teeth.
If you are thinking of having porcelain veneers, you might want to consider having a teeth whitening treatment first. Why is that?
One of the most valuable features of dental porcelain is its stain-resistance. It does not darken or yellow over the years like tooth enamel. The flip side of this advantage is that neither does it whiten in a tooth whitening procedure. It does not react chemically either to pigmented food and drink put in the mouth or to bleaching agents.
Dental porcelain comes in many shades. When you have any type of porcelain restoration done, Dr. Sands matches the porcelain color to your tooth enamel. If you were to have veneers placed first and then tooth whitening done, your teeth would change color, becoming brighter and whiter, and in contrast, your veneers would look darker or more yellow. They would keep their original shade and no longer match your teeth.
Planning your cosmetic dental work is done by discussing procedures with Dr. Sands ahead of time and determining together the best sequence.
If you would like to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Sands, please contact our dental office today. We serve residents of Beverly Hills in California and we hope to work with you soon.
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