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I want to use a tooth whitening kit but i have a false front tooth. i wanted to know if it would whiten the false tooth? i have a false front tooth,

12 doctors weighed in across 9 answers

No : No it will not. You may need to change the tooth if you whiten. The only way that this will work is if the false tooth is whiter then your natural teeth in which case whitening may improve the color match, but this can be tricky.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Joseph Simaie answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Unfourtunatly : Unfourtunatly the false front tooth will not whiten using teeth whitening products. In these cases, you will have to whiten your teeth and then change the false tooth to match the new whiter color of youe natural teeth. If done correctly, the results can be rather nice. Good luck. Joseph r. Simaie, d.D.S. Beverly hills aesthetic dental care 435 north bedford drive, suite 414 beverly hills, ca 90210 310-550-6223 office 310-550-6974 fax www.Smilesbeverlyhills.Com.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Jean Edderai answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

As : As previously answered by my colleague dr.Jonathan scharf an inert structure cannot be whitened like an natural tooth "but" you can after you've bleached your teeth and you like the obtained color, ask your dentist to replace it or a lumineer veneer could be placed over the existing crown, i would personally advice my patient to just replace the crown to obtain a more natural look! best wishes in your decision!

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Alan Zweig answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Only : Only natural tooth enamel will whiten. You can whiten your teeth and then replace the 'false front tooth' if it doesnt look right.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

No: The false front tooth color will not change. If you want whiter teeth, then whiten them and plan to have the false tooth replaced to match the new tooth shade.

Answered 12/17/2012

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No!: False teeth do not whiten as natural teeth because they are made of different materials. Tooth whitening kits are designed to work with natural tooth enamel. My suggestion would be to whiten your natural teeth and than have your dentist replace your false tooth with one that matches the new shade of your natural teeth.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Kevin Nail answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Tooth whitening: Tooth whitening will not whiten fillings, crowns, or plastic fake teeth. If you whiten, make sure to not whiten lighter than these teeth. If you want to whiten and need a lot of dental work, whiten first then have your dentist match the shade to the whitened teeth.

Answered 5/19/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

False Teeth: Whitening products do not change the color of any false teeth. You'll need to replace the false tooth to a lighter color if you want everything to match.

Answered 5/20/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Definitely, no: The artificial tooth will not change color with whitening.

Answered 6/20/2015

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