Hi there! Well the first thing you want to be sure of before undertaking whitening treatments is that you don't have any cavities. You mentioned it's not decayed, so it sounds like you've done this.I agree that, based on this photo, you appear highly suspicious for medication-related darkening of the teeth. Tetracycline will darken teeth in this fashion, for example. Usually, though, we don't see this in people who take tetracycline-type antibiotics after age 10. Have your teeth been dark since you were a child?If this is tetracycline-type staining, your best bet is to find a dentist who does KOR Whitening. This should help substantially, and it's great because it's non-invasive. Veneers and crowns are also an option . . . but I'd sure try the KOR first. Hope this helps and good luck!
Hi there! Yes, this would annoy me too if it were my tooth! If you were my patient, my first recommendation would be to try the composite. Although bonding a corner can be tricky, I think that your tooth would appear too small and flat if it were filed down. Overall, you don't really show much wear on your front teeth, which means it's more likely you can get good life out of a filling in this location . . . as long as you avoid bottles or other trauma in the future. Good luck!
Hi Marty,I wouldn't expect a lot of tooth movement over a 5 (now 4) day period. I'd recommend calling your orthodontist's office Monday morning to see what they recommend-- they may be able to get you in a little sooner. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and good luck!
