{"id":123,"date":"2023-08-15T02:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T02:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/?p=123"},"modified":"2023-12-14T16:20:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T16:20:06","slug":"teeth-whitening-and-dental-implant-can-be-a-bad-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/15\/teeth-whitening-and-dental-implant-can-be-a-bad-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Receive Teeth Whitening with Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-124 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shade-guide-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Gloved hands holding dental shade guide\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shade-guide-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shade-guide-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shade-guide-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shade-guide-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shade-guide-2.jpg 1619w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dental implants are made from stain-resistant materials, so you never have to worry about them darkening over time. However, your natural teeth can still change color, which may cause your dental implants to stick out like a sore thumb. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">Teeth whitening<\/a> can combat discoloration, but it may not be the best idea if you have dental implants, and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Dental Implants Discolor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants are not vulnerable to stain-causing foods and drinks, like your real teeth. They can look discolored over time if you use abrasive dental products, like a hard-bristled toothbrush. It can scratch the protective coating, causing your implants to lose their shine. Food particles and plaque can get trapped in the small crevices, causing them to look discolored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Causes of Tooth Stains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teeth come in a variety of shades and tones. They also change color over the years from aging and other factors, like the foods and drinks you consume. Pigment from foods and beverages can seep into your enamel because it&#8217;s porous, which is why brushing cannot reverse tooth discoloration. The only way to reverse age and surface stains is with a professional whitening treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks of Teeth Whitening with Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist may advise against teeth whitening if you have dental implants. The whitening systems can get your teeth up to 8 shades lighter, but your dental implants will remain unchanged. This can cause your implants to look unnatural.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over-the-counter whitening products aren&#8217;t any better. Many are abrasive, which can damage your dental implants. They may also irritate your gum tissue and cause other complications that can increase your risk of dental implant failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A White Smile is Possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your smile isn&#8217;t as bright as it used to be, don&#8217;t worry. Your cosmetic dentist will create a personalized treatment plan to revamp your pearly whites without damaging your dental implants. They may recommend teeth whitening before having your dental implants placed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already received your new teeth, your dentist can remove your restorations to perform a whitening treatment. Your restorations can be shaded to match the new color of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can help keep tooth discoloration at bay and safeguard your dental implants with good oral hygiene habits. Use non-abrasive dental products and skip any OTC whitening solutions. Limit your consumption of stain-causing foods and drinks, like coffee or tea. Don&#8217;t smoke to avoid tar and nicotine stains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit your dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup. They&#8217;ll keep your mouth healthy and your smile looking its brightest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Adam H. Shinkawa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/dr-adam-shinkawa.html\">Dr. Shinkawa<\/a> achieved his dental degree from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and has regularly continued his education in many specialties, including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and clear aligners. He provides the most up-to-date solutions to create healthy, beautiful smiles. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">Request an appointment<\/a> through our website or call (559) 272-4441.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are made from stain-resistant materials, so you never have to worry about them darkening over time. However, your natural teeth can still change color, which may cause your dental implants to stick out like a sore thumb. Teeth whitening can combat discoloration, but it may not be the best idea if you have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Teeth Whitening and Dental Implants Can Be a Bad Mix<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental implants don\u2019t discolor, but your natural teeth can change color. 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