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When there is a single dark, discoloured, black tooth, this is a sign your tooth may have died or is partially dead, most likely due to previous trauma or deep decay. Dark tooth treatment may initially involve root canal treatment if the tooth has not already been treated. There are two methods of restoring the tooth colour of the black tooth: either internal tooth bleaching or placing a veneer on the tooth.
Black teeth treatment patients seeking internal tooth bleaching and other treatments often recall knocking their tooth in an accident some time ago, which can then cause the nerve to die over time. The cause of the discolouration is thought to be decomposing blood products from the pulp inside the tooth. The black tooth discolouration caused by the decomposing blood products is permanent. It will not go back to the original colour of its own accord, causing it to stand out from the rest of your teeth and in turn, possibly making you feel self-conscious about smiling.
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London Black Teeth Treatment Dentists at Smile Cliniq
- Dr Abeer Shehadeh
Dr Abeer Shehadeh
BDS – Damascus University, Syria (2011)
Associate Dentist
- Dr Chetan Kaher
Dr Chetan Kaher
BDS BSc (Hons) MFDS RCS (Eng)
Principal Dentist
- Dr Krishen Shah
Dr Krishen Shah
BDS (Lond) MJDF RCS (Eng) PgCert Dental Ed (Beds) MSc Endo (Lond)
Associate Dentist With Special Interest In Endodontics
Black Tooth Treatment Patient Story
“I injured my front tooth in primary school when I was about 10 years old. I run into one of my much taller, much bigger classmates! I was taken to the dentist almost immediately after it happened as my lip was massively swollen, however, there was too much swelling to see the full extent of the damage, but the dentist suspected I had killed the nerve and would need a root canal. A few weeks later I had the root canal done. My front tooth began discolouring a few days after the accident and continued to get darker until it became a very noticeable dark grey colour. I didn’t have any Black tooth treatment at the time, but it didn’t really bother me as I was so young. It was only in later years when I was about 15 years old that it really started to bother me, especially when I got my braces off which made the darkened tooth even more noticeable, as up to this it was partially covered by the brace itself
I had internal tooth bleaching done when I was about 13 years old and on holiday in New York, as my mum’s friend is a dentist there. The results of this black tooth treatment were good but as I was only able to make it to 2 out of the 3 recommended sessions, the tooth began to discolour again within a few years. When I was around 17 years old I had more Black tooth treatment, this time a whitening kit that I used at home for 2 weeks. The results of this were good but not perfect and again this only lasted a few years.
In recent years, the discolouration of my front tooth has really bothered me and is something I particularly noticed in photographs. It was the first thing my eye was drawn to anytime I saw a photograph of myself. Thanks to years of Orthodontics, I finally have nice straight teeth that I’m delighted with and take very good care of, however, all of this I felt was overshadowed by my grey front tooth. It made me very self-conscious and paranoid about my smile, despite the fact that the rest of my teeth were healthy.
The results from the internal tooth bleaching treatment carried out by Dr Chetan and his colleagues have been amazing. There has been a massive improvement in the colour of my front tooth and I no longer notice it in pictures. I’m delighted with the results and would recommend this procedure to anyone with the same problem as me, who like me do not want to go down the road of a crown or veneer.”
Many thanks to Dr.Chetan and his colleagues!!
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Black Teeth Treatment FAQs
Black tooth treatment is popular option since the symptoms aren’t very pleasing to look at. As symptoms worsen, it can result in further issues below the gum line and other problems. Good dental hygiene regimes are a preventable measure for dental problems during your life time. The same is said for after dark tooth treatment. The following tips can help lower the chances of it happening again:
Black teeth are not usually a sign of oral cancer. However, if they are accompanied by other dark patched and spots on the cheek, then it is advised to see a specialist dentist as soon as possible to investigate these symptoms further.
Addison’s disease is an endocrine disorder that causes a darkening of the gums due to hyperpigmentation. However, a black tooth with normal gums is not a common sign of Addison’s disease. Other symptoms of the condition include vitiligo, nausea, vomiting, weight loss abdominal pain and certain behavioural disorders. If you have any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor.
An alternative to internal tooth bleaching is to place a crown or veneer on the damaged tooth. This dark tooth treatment procedure involves removing the surface of the tooth and creating a brand new whiter tooth cover that is custom made to match the rest of your teeth and their shape. This option will provide a very good result but is more expensive due to the use of high-quality materials and time taken by the dentist and lab technician. Veneers start from £150 (composite) or £550 (porcelain).
In some cases, it is beneficial to undergo internal tooth bleaching followed by a veneer. To find out more about black teeth treatment, feel free to book in for your FREE consultation by calling or send us an email at info@smilecliniq.com.
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