Not all individuals are candidates for teeth whitening because it is not recommended in patients with fillings, crowns and veneers on your front teeth. Bleaching will not change the color of these materials, making them more noticeable after the treatment. In these cases, seek other options.

Veneers are small pieces of porcelain that are cemented to the front of your teeth and are used when teeth have severe stains, are broken or deformed, creating a pleasant and lasting smile. Veneers are difficult to stain, and are popular among people looking to have a perfect smile.

There are two types of veneers:

* Veneers (indirect) porcelain, which first must be developed in the laboratory to adapt perfectly to your teeth and requires two visits to the dentist, the cost can range from $ 900 – $ 2,500 per tooth and last from 10 to 15 years or even more.

* Veneers (direct) resins, are placed in one visit. Resin veneers cost much less, around $ 250 per tooth, but only last five to seven years.

Composites are used to restore fractured teeth, for fillings, renovate or improve the way the color of your teeth. After applying a solution that takes a light engraving on the tooth surface, allowing the material to adhere to it, your dentist applies the resin, size, color and gives the right shape to their teeth to get the desired result. A high-intensity light hardens the material finally polished.

* Many people prefer composite fillings instead of because they look much more natural and can simulate the natural tooth color.
* The disadvantages with respect to cost is that composites are more expensive than amalgam (between $ 300 – $ 600 per tooth), are porous and smokers find that their teeth are turning yellow.

Your dentist will inform you if they are good candidates for veneers or fillings with composite.