Whitening a bridge : Well.. Tecnically no... Unless you have surface stains on the bridge.. Or.. If the bridge is old and the surface is not super smooth and collected stains ..
Answered 9/9/2013
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Whitening: Whitening or bleaching is a deep cleaning process and removes organic stain from the pores of tooth. It does not change ceramic or composite. To lighten a bridge it needs to be replaced or in some cases veneered itself with lighter porcelain.If you do change make sure to bleach your natural teeth prior, if you wish to lighten all teeth. See a qualified cosmetic dentist.
Answered 9/9/2013
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NO: Metal free bridges cannot be whittened the materials used will make surface porous.
Answered 9/11/2013
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Existing bridges: If the ceramic permanent bridge has been permanently cemented in, then the only way to clean or whiten it would be to have your dentist professionally clean and polish it. Otherwise the only way to change the shade is to have it remade. If it has not been permanently cemented it, your dentist can send it back to the lab to change the shade.
Answered 8/22/2020
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Not really: Unfortunately we cannot bleach inert materials such as porcelain. Surface stain can be prophied off , but that is about it.
Answered 1/27/2014
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No: Usually bleaching does not change the color of crowns/bridge work. That is why it is a good idea to bleach your natural dentition first before fabricating any crowns and try to match the crowns to your bleached teeth.
Answered 9/21/2013
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Definitely, no: You cannot whiten metal-free dental bridge as the porcelain will not change color. If you want them whiter or different shade, you would need to have them replaced. Take care.
Answered 2/6/2015
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Dental whitening: You cannot whiten dental materials. If you want whiter teeth then you should whiten first and then get the bridge to match your teeth once they have been whitened.
Answered 5/21/2015
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No: No. The color remains the same as when it was placed. Good Luck.
Answered 10/29/2015
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