Composite bonding

[Stacy]

Hi

I had composite bonding done on my front teeth a few years ago, they were done because the front teeth had worn down and looked very yellow.

Now I am planning to get my teeth whitened but my dentist tells me that the composite bonding will not whiten and will need to be replaced to a lighter shade after teeth whitening.

I am worried that in removing the composites the teeth underneath might be damaged at the same time. Is there a way of whitening my composite bonding without having them changed?

[Dr Ehsan J. Esfahani]

Dear Stacy,

Thank you for your post. Composite bondings will not whiten with bleaching. Any restorations placed may need changing after teeth whitening.

You should first have your teeth whitened and then change the composite bondings to match the teeth colour. Bondings can be changed without causing damage to the teeth structure.

We would need to see you for an assessment and then advise you on the treatment options. Whitening and veneer consultations are free at Pearl and we would be very happy to help.