Whiten fake teeth
Whitening gels change natural tooth colour but do not bleach crowns, veneers, bridges, dentures, or most tooth-coloured fillings.
The short answer
Artificial dental teeth and restorations do not respond to peroxide whitening in the same way as natural enamel and dentine.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Crowns, porcelain veneers, bridges, dentures, implants, and composite fillings have their own shade built into the material. Whitening natural teeth beside them can create a mismatch.
What can you do next?
A dentist can identify the material and check for surface stains, then polish suitable surfaces or discuss replacing, repairing, or reshading a visible restoration.
When should you seek dental care?
Seek an assessment before whitening if a single artificial tooth has darkened, feels loose, has a rough edge, or sits beside a painful natural tooth.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask what material is present, whether the discolouration is superficial or internal, and whether whitening natural teeth first would change the replacement shade.
Frequently asked questions
Will whitening gel whiten a crown?
It generally will not change the intrinsic shade of a crown, although a dentist may remove external stain by polishing.
What should I do if one fake tooth looks darker?
Have the tooth and restoration examined before choosing whitening, polishing, repair, or replacement.