When restoring your smile, you naturally want your teeth to look as amazing as they feel. If you’re considering restorative dental work, such as crowns, veneers, or dental implants, you may be wondering if you can brighten your smile with teeth whitening beforehand. 
At Bay Area Dental Specialists, our experienced prosthodontist, Dr. Ashwini Bhave, specializes in comprehensive smile restoration for our San Jose and Bay Area patients.
Dr. Bhave and our caring team understand that function and aesthetics are important to you, so we give you all the options to enjoy good oral health while being proud of your smile.
Teeth whitening is a great way to achieve your desired appearance before undergoing restorative treatments.
Why Consider Whitening Before Restorative Work?
Professional teeth whitening offers a convenient and easy way to revitalize your smile. However, teeth whitening doesn’t affect the color of restorative work such as crowns and veneers.
We recommend scheduling teeth whitening first if you want whiter, brighter teeth. Dr. Bhave matches your restorations, like veneers or crowns, to the color of your natural teeth so they blend in.
Whitening your teeth after getting restorations could lead to a significant mismatch. We can ensure you get the exact shade you’re going for by whitening your teeth first. Then, we match your restorations to your newly white smile.
Tooth restoration brings many patients a huge boost in confidence. You can feel even better with teeth whitening, knowing that your smile looks its best.
Teeth Whitening Options Before Tooth Restoration
At our San Jose office, we offer professional in-office whitening treatments as well as customized take-home kits. We use only professional quality teeth whitening products, which are far more powerful (and safer) than over-the-counter teeth whitening kits.
Dr. Bhave performs in-office (chairside) teeth whitening using a powerful hydrogen peroxide gel (9-40% concentration). She tailors the strength for your individual needs and goals.
We also offer home teeth whitening using carbamide peroxide (about 33% of the strength of chairside whitening).
Chairside whitening gives instant results, while home whitening takes up to a few weeks. Dr. Bhave can recommend the best whitening option based on your needs and timeline.
Whichever option you choose, we’ll make sure it works in harmony with your future treatments.
Teeth Whitening in San Jose and the Bay Area
If you’re considering teeth whitening before restorative dental work, Bay Area Dental Specialists is here to guide you. Dr. Bhave is ready to create a treatment plan that gives you the smile of your dreams.
Ready to brighten your smile? Call us at 408-809-7760 to schedule your teeth whitening consultation at Bay Area Dental Specialists in San Jose.