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Is There a Whitening Option for a Dead Front Tooth That Does Not Need a Root Canal?

marleyj82
I have one front tooth that is has been dead for many years (perhaps due to trauma caused by orthodontia when I was younger). It doesn't cause pain, there is no infection, and the dentist said a root canal is not necessary because the root is basically nonexistent now. But this tooth is noticeably darker than all of my other teeth, and it looks horrible. What options do I have for making this tooth match the color of my other teeth?

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