I had internal bleaching on my front tooth around 4 years ago, but it has got much darker again. My dentist said after my last internal whitening that my tooth would probably be too weak to repeat the process again and I would likely need a crown. I am in my late 20s and wondering if I should try the internal bleaching again (last time it had some impact but it was not drastic) or whether I would be better now opting for a crown to protect the tooth?
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Answer: , radiographic studies would be necessary to determine if the root canal treatment of this tooth is in good condition
The hole through with bleaching was done for the tooth should be closed and sealed well after every appointment. The inner dentin gets softer to the food products and acidic foods.
You pose an interesting question. The short answer is yes. As the other dentist suggested the access hole weakens the crown--that said, it would be a more conservative option before replacing the crown. Certainly an option to try. Good luck
