What Causes Tooth Discolouration?

Teeth become discoloured for different reasons:

• Drinking coffee, tea, or colas.
• Some antibiotics may darken developing teeth in children.
• Ageing - 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:

• Whitening
• Veneers
• Caps (Crowns)

Each patient must be evaluated individually, so Contact Us to set up a consultation. Dr. Rawson or Dr. Grover will discuss the appropriate options with you for your particular case.