Can I use whitening strips if I have composite bonding?

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I got composite bonding done on my two front teeth about 8 months ago and they look great. Now I'm thinking about doing a whitening strip treatment to brighten my overall smile, but I'm worried it might damage the bonding or make it look mismatched. Should I just avoid whitening strips altogether or is there a safe way to do this?

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Lisa29 IE 🛠️ Specialist 💬 118 answers ⚑

The whitening strips won't work on the composite itself, so you'd end up with noticeably whiter natural teeth and dingy-looking bonding - which is the real problem. Your best move is to talk to your dentist about doing a professional whitening first, then getting the composite replaced to match the new shade.

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