Can Dental Crowns Be Whitened?
Dental crowns cannot be whitened with bleaching products. Crowns are made from ceramic, zirconia, or porcelain that do not respond to peroxide-based whitening agents the way natural tooth enamel does.
Why Crowns Cannot Be Whitened
Teeth whitening works by penetrating porous natural enamel with peroxide. Crown materials are non-porous and do not absorb whitening agents. The crown's shade is fixed at fabrication — it will not change regardless of whitening treatment.
Options If Your Crown Does Not Match
If your natural teeth are lighter than an existing crown, you can whiten your natural teeth and have the crown replaced to match the new shade, or have the crown replaced to better match your current color. Always complete whitening BEFORE getting a new crown.
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