{"id":290,"date":"2023-09-21T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T15:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=290"},"modified":"2023-10-13T03:58:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T03:58:11","slug":"will-teeth-whitening-work-with-a-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/21\/will-teeth-whitening-work-with-a-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Teeth Whitening Work if You Have a Dental Implant?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Compared to other restorations, dental implants are more lifelike. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 they fuse with your jaw and won\u2019t slip or fall. Still, this fact can prompt a question: will teeth whitening work with a dental implant? You might think the prosthetic can be bleached<\/a> like a natural tooth. Ultimately, though, the truth is that implants can\u2019t be whitened. Your Fairfax dentist is here to explain why. So, here\u2019s why teeth whitening treatments don\u2019t work on dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Yes, Implants Can Stain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be sure, implants can suffer from staining. This trait is something they share with natural tooth enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implants are only stain-resistant, not stain-proof. Excess consumption of dark-colored foods or drinks could affect their color. Especially notable among these products would be coffee, tea, wine, berries, and tomato sauce. Such items have chemicals and dark pigmentations that can stain enamel and porcelain surfaces. As such, you\u2019ll want to be careful of what you eat and drink with implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, Implants Can\u2019t Be Whitened<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, implants can\u2019t be brightened through teeth whitening. Their materials simply aren\u2019t compatible with the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, whitening works through a special bleaching gel. This substance seeps into porous enamel to remove stains. However, an implant\u2019s porcelain surface is nonporous; bleaching gel won\u2019t affect it. Therefore, a whitening treatment would whiten your natural teeth but not any implants. The resulting mismatch in color would then become distracting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At best, you can remove light implant stains with good oral hygiene. They\u2019ll often come off with regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits. Deeper stains, though, are essentially permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to Your Dentist for Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, an implant doesn\u2019t have to interfere with a fully-white smile. Your dentist has various ways to ensure your whole grin is evenly bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t gotten the implant yet, you could get the teeth whitening first. Your dentist would then place a prosthetic that matches your whitened smile\u2019s color. You\u2019d then have seamless results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you already have an implant, the dentist could remove the artificial tooth. They\u2019d follow up with a high-quality whitening treatment. From there, the dentist would be ready to place a new prosthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019d be nice if teeth whitening worked with a dental implant. That said, talk to your dentist about how to get a grin that\u2019s restored and gleaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fairfax Dental Group<\/em><\/a> is based in Fairfax, VA. Led by <\/em>Drs. Marjun Ayati<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Brenda J. Young<\/em><\/a>, our practice helps patients achieve their ideal smiles. To that end, we provide high-quality and comprehensive dentistry, including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services. Naturally, our team offers the very best in both dental implant and teeth whitening options. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (703)-560-6301<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Compared to other restorations, dental implants are more lifelike. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 they fuse with your jaw and won\u2019t slip or fall. Still, this fact can prompt a question: will teeth whitening work with a dental implant? You might think the prosthetic can be bleached like a natural tooth. Ultimately, though, the truth is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWill Teeth Whitening Work with a Dental Implant? | Fairfax Dental Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Will teeth whitening work with a dental implant? 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