What is Filling?

Dental fillings, also called dental restoration, is a treatment that the dentist will choose to use for the tooth damaged by decay. For example, the dentist will treat the cavity by removing the decayed portion and then fill the area in order to even out the surface of the tooth. Dental fillings are not only used for cavities and cracked teeth but also protect your teeth from future damage. Usually, the fillings can last for about 15 years but it varies since individuals have different eating habits. There are also different materials that you can choose for your fillings, which include amalgam, composite fillings, glass ionomer, gold inlays/Onlays, porcelain inlays. To be more specific, composite fillings, glass ionomer, and porcelain inlays are tooth-colored, which are more commonly chosen by the patient. 

Does Teeth Whitening Affect Fillings?

You could definitely whiten your teeth if you have fillings, but fillings cannot be whitened and they always remain the same shade! The reason for this is that the peroxide, which is the key element for teeth whitening, does not react to your filling! Peroxide only works on your natural teeth, even if you have the rest of your teeth whitening, the filling of your color would not change. However, teeth whitening does not damage your fillings! Fillings are made from extremely durable materials since peroxide does not change the filling's color, it also does not damage it!

Before Filling or After Filling?

You can either whiten your teeth before filling or after filling to meet your expectation of shade! If you want to have your filling done first, you can choose a brighter shade of the filling and later whiten your teeth. On the other hand, you can also whiten your teeth first and later have your filling done. The second choice is a little bit risky since you might have a chance to experience sensitivity if your cavity is deep. Yet, the Novashine teeth whitening kit could help you avoid teeth sensitivity! Most of the customers have never experienced sensitivity while using the whitening kit which would be the best choice for you especially if you have a filling. You could also use Novashine teeth whitening toothpaste and mouthwash to reduce sensitivity! Both of them are made from natural and organic ingredients which definitely treat your teeth gently!