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 What
Causes Tooth Discolouration?
Teeth become discoloured for different reasons:
- Frequently drinking coffee, tea, or colas.
- Some antibiotics may darken developing teeth in children.
- Aging - The dentin underneath the enamel of a tooth gradually
darkens with age.
- Use of tobacco products.
- Accidents - If a tooth has
been traumatized, sometimes the nerve will gradually "die",
and the tooth becomes dark.
- After Root Canal Therapy,
a tooth will generally darken.
What Can Be Done About Tooth Discolouration?
The three most common remedies for tooth discolouration are:
Each patient must be evaluated individually, so Contact
Us to set up a Cosmetic Dentistry
consult. Dr. Garant
will discuss the appropriate options with you for your particular
case.
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