Maybe you hesitate to wear white because it highlights how discolored your teeth are. Maybe you smile with your lips covering your yellow teeth because you do not want them to show. If you are feeling self-conscious about the shade of your teeth, you may think your only option is to whiten them.

While professional whitening works for most patients, it does not necessarily help everyone. In this post, you will learn more about this treatment, an alternative that can brighten your smile, and why it is important to talk to your cosmetic dentist about your concerns.

Do you find yourself jumping ahead a few steps in certain processes? In some areas of life, the order in which you accomplish tasks does not really matter in the grand scheme of things. For instance, whether you put your trousers on first and then your shirt every morning, or vice versa, does not have any significant effect on your day.

However, when it comes to perfecting the look of your smile with bonding and whitening, there is a certain order you need to follow. Which one needs to be done first? Can you whiten your teeth after cosmetic bonding has been placed? Keep reading to find out!