Tooth Discoloration

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  October 30, 2024

  What Can We Do About Fluorosis Stains on Our Teen's Teeth?

  My daughter is 14 and self-conscious about many things. She wears braces to correct crowding but has fluorosis stains on multiple teeth. Can we do anything about the fluorosis stains before she finishes her braces (estimated completion date November 2025)? Will bleaching help?  – Thanks Gianna from Atlanta Gianna, Fluorosis results from excessive fluoride exposure…

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  October 15, 2024

  Will Root Canal Treatment Lighten a Dark Tooth?

  My dentist diagnosed me with a tooth infection that requires root canal treatment. The tooth is dark, so my dentist referred me to an endodontist because she anticipates complications with the tooth. The endodontist recommended GentleWave for the root canal. That’s fine with me, but I wonder whether GentleWave will lighten the tooth. I’m concerned…