Tooth Discoloration / Stained Teeth / Dark Teeth

Tooth discoloration is a common issue that all dental office’s encounter.  Typically, patients will present with questions about their smile and will ask  “Why are my teeth darker in color?.  Most of the time people will be inquiring about their anterior or front teeth as they are the most visible when smiling. Professional teeth whitening is a simple and painless process that can resolve this predicament.  There are several reasons why a tooth may discolor.  Decay may change the color of a tooth.  Trauma may have the same effect on a tooth as well.  There may be internal changes to the nerve of a tooth which would cause tooth discoloration.

There are many different reasons why teeth may discolor.  Reasons may either be intrinsic, or “within” the tooth structure or extrinsic, “outside staining” of the enamel of the tooth.  A dentist can usually determine which type of discoloration a person may have after an examination of the teeth.  There are many and varied causes of discoloration, both intrinsic and extrinsic.  Many of these issues can be eliminated or at least reduced after visiting a dentist. Our Dallas TX Dental Office is proud to offer a full selection of Cosmetic Dental services to help combat any cosmetic issue.

Tooth discoloration issues may be treated with a tooth colored filling, crown or veneer.  There are advantages and disadvantages with each choice.  Veneers and crowns are more aggressive than with a traditional filling.  Altho

More resources on the topic:

• Check out this link from WebMd for more information about tooth discoloration.
• The National Institute of Health also has an article about issues with tooth discoloration.

Contact our office for more information.

Dallas Dental Office News Update, By Dallas Texas Dentist, William H. Miller
Woodhill Medical Park, 8305 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 235, Dallas, Texas, 75231
Phone: (214) 692-1050