Is it Possible to Whiten Veneers?
- If the combination of veneer and its cement are translucent, what lies underneath will show through and influence the final color.
- Whitening the underlying tooth beforehand may be effective if you want the veneer to appear lighter. Your dentist may recommend a method like tray-based whitening at home.
- If your own teeth are dark and you whiten them, you may like the color and decide against getting the veneer.
- More opaque veneers help to hide darker colors underneath. If you whiten your teeth, the veneer will not have to be as opaque and its final appearance will look more natural.
- Other than whitening, there is a try-in stage before your dentist cements the veneer during which you can discuss the cement color. You can't change the color afterward.