My dental crown is showing it’s age, like my regular teeth. If I whiten my teeth, can I also whiten my crown? Will I need a cosmetic dentist or a general one?
Natalie – Wisconsin
Natalie,
Despite how it sounds, there isn’t a cosmetic dentistry specialty, so every cosmetic dentist is just a general dentist who also does cosmetic procedures. Teeth whitening is an easy procedure, so any dentist can do it. However, while it will whiten your teeth, it will not whiten your dental crown.
Here is where someone who has more training in cosmetic procedures will come in handy. My suggestion is for you to whiten your teeth first. then, get a porcelain crown done to match your new bright, white teeth.
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