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Can a dead tooth be whitened?

August 18, 2016
Asked By:sojoya in Jamaica, VA

My tooth was filled because of tooth decay but because of the damage done to the nerve of the tooth the color of the tooth has changed over a few months ,now can anything be done to whiten this tooth

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August 20, 2016

Answer: Dead tooth be whitened

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Leonard Tau, DMD
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Answer: Dead tooth be whitened

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Leonard Tau, DMD
August 20, 2016

Answer: Probably need a veneer or crown

Doug Jopling, DDS
August 20, 2016

Answer: Probably need a veneer or crown

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