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Should I bleach my teeth before getting porcelain veneers?
Question : Should I bleach my teeth before getting porcelain veneers?
I am only getting 2 porcelain veneers next to my two front teeth and my dentist has given me the option to bleach my teeth first, so that my teeth (with the veneers) will be whiter. Personally, I love the idea, but he said that veneers won’t bleach or change color. So what if I bleach my teeth first and my teeth go back to the original color(or maybe it doesn’t do that?). Then my veneers will be a lighter color than my actual teeth right? Oh my goodness, I am so confused. Please help me!
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Best answer:
Answer by Johnny
Do whatever your dentist said is best, though I would recommend bleaching your teeth after wards.
It is usually best to whiten your teeth prior to having permanent restorations, such as veneers, done. You can’t bleach them later as the veneers do not change color, so now is your chance. Also, if you have the dental office make you trays then you should be able to continue to use those for maintenance even after your veneers are placed, so that you don’t have to be worried about the rest of your teeth getting darker. Also, you only have to whiten to a shade that you feel comfortable with, you don’t have to have fluorescent white teeth.