I’ve been to the dentist lately to have a couple of cavities filled and a cleaning so this is not tarter and he doesn’t mention anything about the discoloration of my teeth. Do I need some kind of cosmetic dentistry for this or is there something my actual dentist can do?
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July 4, 2022
Answer: Depend on the etiology, it can be whitening, veneers, in case of recession, periodontal surgery.
Without proper oral evaluation and radiographic imaging, it'll be challenging to determine the cause for the discoloration. Knowing if it is intrinsic or extrinsic will help direct proper treatment. If it is intrinsic then teeth whitening will not help and porcelain veneers may be an option. Be...
In the photo we can't see what kind of stains you are referring to, but we can see translucency, which is a normal characteristic in the incisal third of the teeth. Also between the central incisors there is a small black triangle that is caused by tooth recession, which may be due to...