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A member asked:
Can a composite cap be bleached? it does not whiten with standard peroxide based whitening.
29 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
No: Only dental enamel can be whitened. If the cap is on a "back" tooth, then it may not show or matter as shadowing of back teeth in the mouth makes them appear darker anyway.
Answered 4/16/2020
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No: Composite resins do not respond to dental bleaching agents commonly in use. It must be replaced with a resin of a lighter shade if a whiter shade is desired.
Answered 11/27/2017
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No: Composites or porcelain work can not be whitened , you will need a new one if you want it whiter.
Answered 10/4/2017
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No: Only natural tooth structure is susceptible to bleaching.
Answered 11/27/2017
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No: Bleaching is chemical in nature, and can only whiten teeth.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Not full caps: Have your dentist check the extent of the cap. Sometimes, if it is a veneer, or covers just the front you can get some mild whitening by bleaching the enamel on the back side of the tooth and the color can show through and give a brighter effect.
Answered 11/27/2017
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