I was just as the dentist a month ago for a routine cleaning and check up. Two weeks ago, I started noticing some changes in my front teeth, particularly the one on the right. It appears to have changed colors. Is it dead? Necrotic? Stained? Decayed? I'm concerned as it's quite obvious when I take a picture or look in the mirrior. It was not like this during my dental exam - x-rays were taken. No dietary changes. No acids or other enamel wearing habits. Thoughts on possible causes or treatment?
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Without an exam it's difficult to give you ideal treatment. Usually, straight teeth are accomplished by orthodontic treatment. If you want them to be whiter, you can look into teeth whitening options at your dental office. If your teeth don't become as white as you would like them to, an...
I've been whitening teeth for decades and have used a variety of methods. The most reliable method is wearing custom made bleaching trays at home. Teeth have varying porosities. My experience with power whitening is that the effect is mostly an illusion of disrupting the surface of the...
Whiting can be done with no damage to your temps. However, if your dentist already ordered the final crowns, It would be great to ask him or her. It is usually better to bleach before the fabrication of the new crowns so the dentist can match the crowns.
