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Do you have a single "dark colored" tooth? Have you ever thought about getting it whiter so it blends in with the adjacent teeth?
Sometimes a single tooth can be discolored if it previously had root canal treatment. If so, one option is to have that single tooth internally bleached. How does it work? Also called "walking bleach technique" your dentist may place either a high concentration of 35% hydrogen peroxide, carbamide perioxide, or sodium perborate. The solution is left internally within the tooth for a few days, and the tooth is then re-evaluated for shade. This internal bleaching is then repeated again if necessary.
This single tooth non-vital tooth whitening method is fairly noninvasive, and can be a conservative option compared to a veneer or crown. Talk to your dentist to see if this "walking bleach technique" is right for you.
From your family Bellevue dentist,
Dr. Peter Chien
www.bellevuefamilydentistry.com
(425) 614-1600
That is really interesting that the whiteness of a tooth is determined wither the nerve is still there. I am guessing because the nutrients come from the nerve right? Without the nerve, the tooth starts to decay a bit, I would imagine. http://www.dentalimplantsinperth.com/dental-implants/tooth-replacement
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