My tooth is grey but isn't dead. If I got braces, would this affect my treatment?

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6 months ago one of my side canines became darker than the rest of my teeth. I have been to see a private root canal specialist after a number of tests/x rays and the results were the tooth is vital and alive. I'm thinking about getting braces and wondered if this situation would affect my treatment? The tooth has never hurt and doesn't give me any pain what so ever.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

From the sound of things, the tooth is safe to do undergo orthodontic treatment with the rest of your teeth, but it will certainly need to be veneered after the braces are removed.  You could get the veneer before the braces, but you would have a much more cosmetically pleasing result if you do the veneer after your braces.   Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

Eric Linden, DMD, MSD · Answer

If the endodontist concluded that your discolored teeth were vital and alive, then moving ahead with your braces (orthodontic treatment) should be fine with the stipulation that you are monitored every month by the endodontist .

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