Friday, May 26, 2017

Discoloration: The Dental Connection!

Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth.  When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what happened to that beautiful smile? Many adults struggle with tooth discoloration and find it embarrassing to show off their teeth in a smile.  Once you identify the cause of your tooth discoloration, there are treatment options that can restore your teeth and your confidence.

CAUSES:
There are a host of factors that may cause your teeth to discolor.  Some are directly under your control, and others may not be preventable.  Check out the list of common reasons that teeth become discolored.

  • Genetics
  • Medications
  • Medical Conditions
  • Poor Dental Hygiene
  • Foods And Tobacco

TREATMENTS:
After determining the cause of tooth discoloration, our office can suggest the appropriate treatment options.
  • Over-The-Counter Whitening Agents
  • In-Office Whitening Treatments
  • Bonding
  • Veneers
If you are concerned about your teeth becoming brown or yellow, think carefully about your diet and medication use.  Our office can help you identify the substances that may be causing the problems. After treatment for tooth discoloration, you will have a beautiful white smile!  If you have any questions or are in need of a dental appointment, call our office at 918-455-0123!

God Bless,