Will laser teeth whitening work on a fake front tooth

Q. i have a fake front tooth, when i have laser teeth whitening, what will happen to the fake tooth

 

A. Laser whitening only bleaches enamel and dentine. Any other material, such as porcelain ( the usual surface of crowns), will not change in colour. This usually means you will need to change this for a new crown matching your new whiter teeth.

Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
AL1 3EN

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