I chipped my top teeth and have porcelain crowns - can I use crest whitestrips on them and will they whiten -?

Question

at the same timing as my bottom teeth?

Answer 1

Dont waste your time or $
they will not work on porcelain crowns, veneers, ...
They can though cause the "fake tooth" to develop a hairline crack in its surface

Answer 2

Nope, if you really want whiter teeth you can use the strips or go in for a professional whitening. Once your teeth get the shade you want them to be, schedule an appointment and have the dentist change the crown to match the new hue of the other teeth. Make sure you get your teeth as white as they can get, that way you wont be disappointed and have to do this again. After all this is done, make sure you keep up with the maintenance to keep them shiney and white (cleaning every six months and brushing after meals especially coffees, sodas, and spaghetti sauces). Its alot of work but You will not be disappointed.

Answer 3

Since the 1990s, cosmetic or aesthetic dentistry --- focusing on improving the appearance of a patient's teeth and smile --- has been gaining in popularity. While cosmetic dentistry should not take the place of annual dental checkups, improving your smile can lead to increased confidence and overall well being. In addition to porcelain veneers -- porcelain shells that cover the front of your teeth -- you have several cosmetic dentistry alternatives. Bonding For cracked or chipped teeth, dental bonding is a quick alternative to porcelain veneers. The dentist applies a resin to your tooth that matches its color. The dentist hardens the bond with a special high-intensity light then shapes and polishes it. Often, you can choose dental bonding as a second step after teeth whitening. Teeth Whitening You can have your teeth whitened within an hour at the dentist's office, or you can do it yourself. In the office, the dentist applies a bleaching gel to your teeth and activates it with a light. Since your teeth are sensitive after the procedure, be careful not to drink anything too hot or cold. For a week, also avoid anything that could stain your teeth, such as coffee or dark-colored soft drinks. While there are choices for home use, you should still consult your dentist to ensure safe treatment. You can use custom-made trays, which you fill with bleaching gel. You slip these trays over your teeth and wear them for several hours --- typically overnight. In about two weeks, you will see improvement. You can also use whitening strips, which you apply over your teeth. After about 30 minutes, you remove and discard them. The number of applications varies depending upon the specific product. Braces Braces provide both a health and cosmetic benefit. Rather than just mask overbites, crooked and misaligned teeth, braces correct them and prevent health problems. An orthodontist bonds brackets to teeth. The professional then threads arch wires through these brackets, which manipulate the teeth into the correct position. Depending on the severity of problem, braces can take months or years of treatment. In addition to traditional metal braces, you have options that are more aesthetic: tooth-colored and clear. These options are popular with adults who want the benefit of teeth straightening without the obvious look of metal braces. The results are the same: a healthier and more appealing smile. Missing Teeth Replacements If you have gaps in your teeth, you can also choose temporary and permanent teeth replacements. For a temporary replacement, a flipper requires just one or two visits to the dentist's office. From photos and an impression, the dentist makes a lightweight flipper, which you snap into place. Implants are a more permanent and costly solution to missing teeth. The dental surgeon inserts an implant, which is akin to a replacement tooth root, below your gum. The implant fuses to the jawbone. Once the surgical site heals, which usually takes six months, the dentist prepares an aesthetic crown and places it over the implant for a polished, completed look...

Answer 4

It will not do anything to whiten the porcelain. If you chipped off some of the porcelain, then you will have to have new ones made in order for the missing chips to be white.

Answer 5

No, they will not whiten. The only thing that whitens with crest strips are the teeth. Any fillings, crowns, etc do not change color.

Answer 6

I wouldn't .I would talk to my dentist first white strips and other whitening products can cause your real teeth to chip and turn gray if used to much. talk to your dentist .the best thing to cleaning teeth is baking soda you can dip a q tip in it and scrub the teeth individually as well as brush good with it it tastes yuk but works.and baking soda is real inexpensive.

Answer 7

My mom has crowns on her front teeth. She tried the white strips, and they did not make any difference. Her dentist told her that they don't work on crowns. :(