I chipped off half of my front tooth a few months ago. My dentist bonded it back but there is a slight yellow line where the bonding material is. I would like to use whitening strips to whiten my teeth but I'm wondering will that make the yellow line more obvious or will the strips work on the bonding material as well? What's the best way to whiten my teeth going forward? thanks!
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January 25, 2018
Answer: Dental whitening strips don’t affect dental work
It is always a better idea to fill the teeth first. Teeth whitening solution going into a cavity could be extremely uncomfortable, no matter how careful the dentist is, there is a chance of this happening.
Thank you for your question. In that area of your mouth, your enamel thinning will not grow back.To prevent it getting worse, avoid brushing after acidic meals and use a low abrasiveness toothpaste. Composite bonding is likely to be the least invasive method of protecting your teeth. Good lu...