Can cosmetic teeth whitening by a dentist address tooth discoloration after trauma?

Trauma to the natural teeth, such as a fall or other accident, can damage the enamel and dentin layers of the tooth. This damage can lead to discoloration and darkening of the affected tooth. Unfortunately, professional teeth whitening is not often a practical solution for tooth discoloration after trauma. This is because the discoloration happens deep within the tooth, far below where bleaching agents can work their best. This makes professional whitening better for surface or extrinsic stains near the top layer of the natural tooth enamel.

When you visit the office of Dr. Bella Hanono and her team to discuss ways to address discoloration from trauma, you may think that working with us to whiten the teeth professionally might be the first step. And some patients can benefit from this treatment. However, trauma to a tooth can cause discoloration that cannot be improved in this manner, and this is when alternative treatments are discussed. When you professionally whiten your teeth, you can have our team create crowns or veneers that match your new smile to rejuvenate the overall look of your grin completely! We select the treatments best for you based on an initial examination and a discussion about your goals. What is best for one patient might not be the best for another, so speaking with a team about your one-of-a-kind smile can spark the conversation needed to achieve the look you desire!