{"id":178,"date":"2022-05-03T21:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T21:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/?p=178"},"modified":"2022-08-03T21:42:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T21:42:29","slug":"is-it-possible-to-whiten-bonded-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/03\/is-it-possible-to-whiten-bonded-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible to Whiten Bonded Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve received direct bonding for your damaged teeth, then you\u2019re probably enjoying the many benefits that the treatment has to offer. But perhaps your smile is also in need of additional treatment, and you\u2019d like it to be impressively whiter and brighter. Are you still able to have your teeth whitened if you\u2019ve already benefitted from direct bonding? Keep reading to learn more from your cosmetic dentist<\/a> about teeth whitening, direct bonding, and how the two processes interact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several different methods for whitening your teeth. Some patients opt for cheaper, store-bought products and tools to whiten their teeth, although these usually have mixed and poor reviews. Others seek out professional whitening from their dentist, which usually is performed in office or through the use of a take-home kit. Both methods are effective and proven to whiten your natural pearly whites in a safe manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Whiten Bonded Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve received dental bonding, then all of your teeth are no longer composed entirely of natural material; at least one has had composite resin bonded to it! Since this resin is nonporous, unlike your enamel, the whitening agents aren\u2019t able to penetrate and whiten it, meaning that your bonded teeth will continue to look stained despite the use of whitening products. This means you\u2019ve got to go a different route if you want to whiten your smile post-dental bonding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Else Can I Brighten My Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In reality, the best time to brighten your smile is before<\/em> receiving cosmetic dental bonding, but this is not always possible. If you\u2019re teeth have become noticeably stained after receiving dental bonding, there are two great options to whiten them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n