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Discoloured tooth what are the options

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ElaineI Sun 03-Jul-22 18:53:36

I had this problem which began to upset me as my DGC would comment on my brown teeth. When the dentists finally started seeing people again, I asked about it and she arranged a deep clean and scape and polish which I had to pay for. Was £65. I asked about prevention/whiteners and she said no not to bother and seems me drinking black tea was the cause. Coffee was ok as I take milk. I am now experimenting with white teas peppermint, rooibos vanilla and silver needle which are all very pleasant and mild. And rinsing my mouth with water after drinking and eating. So far so good.

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Iam64 Sun 03-Jul-22 18:44:27

Is your tooth dying? That’s what happened with one of mine. I have a vaneer over it, as it’s a front tooth

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Elizabeth27 Sun 03-Jul-22 18:09:08

I used to have my teeth whitened, but the pain from sensitivity was not worth it.

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M0nica Sun 03-Jul-22 17:54:37

Get a Composite coating on it. I cannot remember the official term, but not veneers.

I have had this done to my teeth.

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truman Sun 03-Jul-22 17:06:47

My big front tooth is going a light brown colour. The discolouration seems to be working its way up from the bottom and has now got half way (by the way I dont smoke). My dentist has suggested using a lightening product which requires wearing a gumshield with the bleach in it at night. I am not sure about this as I do not want to lighten the rest of my top teeth as they are fine. I feel the bleaching will need redoing ever so often. I want something which will last years.
I suppose I could have it crowned but the tooth itself is fine its just going dingy and is now looking odd compared to the others. Is there a coating the dentist could put on which would permanently bright it up. I dont want a veneer, but I thought I read about a composite coating. Has anyone had anything like this done?. My dentist seems to be in favour of the bleaching but I am not keen as it seems an ongoing expense.

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