Dr. Terra Hickey and Dr. Ryan Hill, Center Point Family Dentistry in Center Point, IA
Center Point Family Dentistry in Center Point IA
 
Tooth Discoloration
   
  discolored tooth

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

Teeth become discolored for different reasons:

  • 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 Discoloration?

The four most common remedies for tooth discoloration are:

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