Tooth Discoloration

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

Teeth become discolored for different reasons:

• Drinking coffee, tea, or colas.
• Some antibiotics may darken developing teeth in children.
• Aging - The dentin underneath the enamel of a tooth gradually darkens with age.
• Use of tobacco products.
• Accidents - If a tooth has been traumatized, sometimes the nerve will gradually "die", and the tooth becomes dark.
• After Root Canal Therapy, a tooth will generally darken.

What Can Be Done About Tooth Discoloration?

The four most common remedies for tooth discoloration are:

• Bonding
• Bleaching
• Veneers
• Caps (Crowns)

Each patient must be evaluated individually, so contact us to set up a consultation. Your dentist will discuss the appropriate options with you for your particular case.

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