It can be extremely upsetting to learn that you are not a teeth whitening candidate when you have your heart set on a whiter grin. Fortunately, you can bounce back from this realization quite quickly when you discover that you have alternative options for addressing discoloration. To clarify what it takes to qualify for traditional whitening – and what happens when you don’t – we would like to provide you with some explanatory details. Remember, cosmetic care addresses a wide, diverse array of needs.
Why Don’t I Qualify?
If you don’t qualify for teeth whitening it is through no particular fault of your own. The issue simply has to do with the type of staining you have experienced. Those dealing with superficial stains on natural teeth will make good candidates. Those who want to whiten prosthetics (something we cannot do – instead, we will discuss replacing your prosthetics) or those with deep stains (which do not respond to teeth bleaching) will not qualify. Or, you may simply not require the comprehensive treatment that whitening provides. However, that does not mean you are stuck with a yellowed or darkened smile.
What Can I Do?
You can continue smiling and looking forward to a beautiful white smile that you can achieve through means other than traditional teeth whitening. Consider the following details:
- Dental Bonding: This treatment will cover up a multitude of problems – or one tiny little problem. We generally suggest it if you need to cover one blemish or one tooth.
- Porcelain Veneers: This camouflaging treatment relies on the use of ceramic shells (they’re very thin) to cover up deep stains and nearly any other imperfection you dislike.
