Tooth Discoloration

Maybe one tooth is darker than the others. Possibly discoloration of your entire smile has occurred over the years. Perhaps it was tetracycline staining or other staining. While Dr. Freedman will need to examine your smile first to make sure, you can review some potential causes below and find out some ways to whiten your smile as well.

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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:

Each patient must be evaluated individually, so Contact Us to set up a consultation. Dr. Freedman will discuss the appropriate options with you for your particular case.

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