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. Petrosky will discuss the appropriate options with you for your particular case.