Whitening the Teeth Smile Zone or More
A decision faced by many individuals concerned about their tooth colour and appearance is whether or not to have only the teeth whitened that are located within the smile zone, or if all teeth should match their chosen tooth shade.
Dentists provide individuals with before and after digital representations of what they can expect from teeth whitening and dental restorations. Some individuals opt to only have matched teeth whitening for teeth located in the smile zone, while others may feel bothered by the difference and want to have more of a match.
The type of dental restoration can differ and individuals may want their natural teeth to match their replaced teeth or veneers. Clinicians provide individuals with options so they can best meet their needs.
Non-matching tooth tone may distract when engaging with others and become a focal point. By having teeth whitened to match tooth colour, the distraction is removed and individuals feel greater confidence.
The choice in the amount of teeth to whiten or sculpt with veneers may depend on affordability. Costs for veneers and porcelain crowns increase with the number of teeth included in treatment. Therefore, some individuals opt only to have veneers or crowns for teeth within their smile zone. Others may opt for dental financing to have more teeth included.
The same applies to dental crowns made of porcelain. While certain people choose to only have their upper teeth restored, others feel better about having teeth on both the upper and lower arch restored.
