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I developed sudden bad breath, and I tried mouthwashes and rinses to get rid of it. While I think most worked for a short time, I could tell that it soon returned an hour or so after I used the rinses. I decided to brush more often, and that still didn't help. I went years with bad breath that made me very self-conscious, and it even kept me from dating. One day, I became tired of dealing with it and finally asked my dentist for advice. He told me that I should have mentioned it sooner, because he could have helped me avoid the years of insecurity. We tried a couple of products he suggested, and my bad breath is now a thing of the past. I created this blog to help others know they don't have to live with bad breath. Your dentist can help you if you ask.

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Bad Breath: You Don't Have to Live with It

2 Tips For Whitening Teeth That Have Been Bonded

8 March 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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If you formerly had cracked teeth, then you most likely underwent a dental bonding procedure in order to fix the cracks. The bonding is usually applied in a color that closely resembles your natural teeth at the time. If you plan to whiten teeth that contain some type of dental bonding or a restoration then this can be tricky. A tooth whitening procedure will not whiten the restoration and may end up ruining your uniform smile. Luckily, there are a few tips that you can use if you do decide to whiten teeth that have been bonded.

Ask Your Dentist to Reapply the Bonding After Whitening

The easiest way to make sure that your entire mouth is uniform in color is to have the have your dentist reapply the bonding after whitening. This way you will be able to choose a restoration that matches your new color. It is important to only perform this step once you have whitened your teeth to their desired color. If you have had a veneer placed, then it can quickly become expensive to change out your restoration simply to lighten the color. Therefore, this means you have to give yourself some time to experiment with the new shade before making a decision. 

Get a Restoration a Few Shades Lighter than Your Natural teeth

If you already have a desire to whiten your teeth before getting them bonded, then you can choose to get a restoration that is a few shades lighter than your natural teeth. This way if you do decide to go through with the whitening procedure, then you can whiten your teeth to match your bonding. This works well if you only have one or two teeth that need bonding. If you have a number of teeth that require bonding, then this can make your mouth appear extremely discolored until you decided to whiten the remainder of your teeth. If you are unsure of how light to go, you can always ask your dentist to install a temporary restoration. These restorations are not permanently adhered and can easily be applied or removed. This will allow you to try out different shades without committing.

Dealing with teeth that have been cracked and fixed through bonding can be difficult if you are looking to lighten them. Therefore, use these tips to ensure that you are able to make the transition as easy as possible. To learn more, contact a dentistry clinic like Pike Dentistry.