Is it because I’m 60 years old? That’s why my teeth won’t whiten?

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Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

As we get older the layer after the enamel (outer layer), which is dentin gets denser and more sclerotic which appears as yellow to brown color! Bleaching teeth will take longer, and the concentration may be altered to see results! Of course all that depends on the health of your gums and lack of restoration on the untouched teeth!For a more permanent solution, you may explore porcelain, veneers, lumineers to cover the outer layer!Best,Dr Anthony Mobasser

Patric Cohen, DDS, FAGD · Answer

Age doesn't necessarily preclude whitening from working. Some peoples tooth enamel simply will not change color. These are usually teeth with grayer tones. Yellow teeth will often whiten quite well. That being said, I would try an in office method like zoom to see if you can get results. If this doesn't work, porcelain veneers may be the answer.

Emery Cole, DMD, FAGD · Answer

For @54 years, you have had your permanent "adult" teeth and you still have them!  Congratulations, they have worked night & day, 24h non stop for over a half of a century.  In that time, organic stains and possible thinning of the enamel from attrition and/or acids in diet could make the interior of the tooth more visible.  That interior is also more porous and stain grabbing.I have had great results utilizing "Deep Bleaching" techniques, basically using two whitening methodologies as one larger bleaching session.  If that doesn't whiten, I usually will credit the cost towards ceramic veneers or crowns if physical coverage of the teeth becomes the only patient acceptable way of reaching their cosmetic goal.White teeth are still attainable, good luck!

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

whitening will not work if your teeth are old,yellow or grey,so thats why imagine your smile with something that will make you look 10 years younger,like porcelain crowns.can be done in just a couple of days, and you will love the results.

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