Unfortunately if your front teeth are more than 5-10 years old. Your previous dentist may not have had the foresight to anticipate you wanting to have whiter or brighter teeth in the future. Or if he had, in has not been until recently that the dental labs developed porcelains that can match the new whiter colors. Either way if your crowns are darker than your natural teeth, you can not brighten them without replacing them. We try to always laser bleach and take home tray bleaching prior to any crowns or veneers being placed. This service is part of the overall treatment and will long term keep your smile whiter and brighter. have a great day hope this helps
Teeth Whitening does not affect the Crown or any other restoration. If the crowns are whiter than the other teeth, It is better to get the whitening with home whitening system to control the shade of the natural teeth and do not make them whiter than The crowns. if the crowns are darker than normal teeth , you have better consider some other options ,like veneers or Bondings.