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Our philosophy is to help our patients achieve and maintain exceptional dental health. We work hard to make sure that our level of care is deserving of our patients’ respect and confidence. Our tradition of preventive dentistry is the basis for all service and care in our practice. We welcome all questions and comments regarding dentistry in the hope that we increase your dental "IQ" and help you make better dental health decisions.Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Discoloration after Root Canal
Q: I had a root canal treatment done to one of my front teeth about 20 years ago. The dentist placed a bleaching tablet inside the tooth and covered it with a temporary filling. After a week, some of the tooth's colour was restored. My other front tooth is now discoloured and my dentist says it's also dead but healthy. Is it still possible to get this tooth bleached, as it is a lot cheaper than a veneer?
A: Yes, it is possible to bleach this tooth. In this case the tooth will have to be bleached on the outside instead of doing it from the inside, as it was on your other front tooth. Both of these processes are difficult to control and the outcome can be unpredictable. I am of the opinion that you've got nothing to lose. Try bleaching the tooth and see what the outcome is. If there is a big color discrepancy then you can crown or veneer both teeth. A competent dentist and lab can do a wonderful job matching the teeth and giving you a beautiful smile. To set up a consultation at our offices, please call 888.790.0309.
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