I have a question that you will probably think is super weird, but I promise I have a good reason. Is there a way I could use teeth whitening to match my teeth to something like my eyeballs? I know, don’t laugh. But, I do need to know.
Harriet
Dear Harriet,
I can’t promise I didn’t chuckle a little, but I love this question. In fact, it’s one of the most unique questions I’ve ever received. While it is possible to whiten your teeth to match the whites of your eyeballs, that would probably depend on how white they are. There are limits to what teeth whitening can do. One thing you you will find is that it is hard to get an exact match using that method because your teeth will continue to whiten for a week or two after you stop using the whitening gel.
If you are looking to get an exact match for something, then you would have better success with porcelain veneers. This can create a color match much more accurately. One thing to be aware of though is that while any dentist can do teeth whitening, porcelain veneers are an advanced procedure. It would require you to find a dentist who has invested in post-doctoral training in cosmetic dentistry. Dental school will not be enough.
The upside to veneers is they are what people use when they are looking for a complete smile makeover. It can change everything about your smile including the shape, size, and color. The downside is they are more expensive than teeth whitening. If you’re okay with getting it close and don’t want to change anything else about your smile then you can save money with teeth whitening. It all depends on what your goals are.
I hope this helps you.
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