Q.
My mother got a dental bridge quite a few years ago for a tooth she had knocked out by accident. Over the years her teeth have become a bit discoloured and she now wants to get her teeth whitened. Now, the dentist said the bridge can not be whitened and that only the other teeth would be whitened. He said she would need to get the bridge changed if she wants it to look natural but that this would shoot up the price. Is this true?
My mother got a dental bridge quite a few years ago for a tooth she had knocked out by accident. Over the years her teeth have become a bit discoloured and she now wants to get her teeth whitened. Now, the dentist said the bridge can not be whitened and that only the other teeth would be whitened. He said she would need to get the bridge changed if she wants it to look natural but that this would shoot up the price. Is this true?
A.
Only natural teeth will whiten and it is unpredictable how much they will improve. The bridge will not change color. If your mother wants all the teeth to match then a new bridge will be needed. Since this requires a new bridge the fee will increase.
Dr. Lemongello
Only natural teeth will whiten and it is unpredictable how much they will improve. The bridge will not change color. If your mother wants all the teeth to match then a new bridge will be needed. Since this requires a new bridge the fee will increase.
Dr. Lemongello
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