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Michael Hood DDS, Cosmetic Dentist Phoenix

Tooth Discoloration

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

Teeth become discolored for different reasons:

  • Drinking coffee, tea, or colas.
  • Some antibiotics may darken developing teeth in children.
  • Aging - The dentin underneath the enamel of a tooth gradually darkens with age.
  • Use of tobacco products.
  • Accidents - If a tooth has been traumatized, sometimes the nerve will gradually "die", and the dead tooth becomes dark.
  • After root canal therapy, a tooth will generally darken.

What Can Be Done About Tooth Discoloration?

The four most common remedies for discolored teeth are:
Discolored tooth
Discolored tooth

Each patient must be evaluated individually, so contact us to set up a consultation. Dr. Hood will discuss the appropriate options with you for your particular case.
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Cosmetic procedures can include Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Porcelain Crowns and Bridges, Tooth Colored Fillings, Smile Makeovers, Invisalign Braces, Laser Periodontal Therapy, and LANAP.
Our Arizona Center for Invisalign and Orthodontics serves the State of Arizona, greater metropolitan Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale area as well as the greater Tucson and Flagstaff areas.
Our Center for Laser Periodontal Therapy serves the State of Arizona, Greater Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe area as well as the Greater Tucson and Flagstaff areas.

All procedures are performed by Invisalign and LANAP (Laser Periodontal Treatment, LPT) Licensed and Certified Dentist, Dr K Michael Hood an Arizona Licensed and Invisalign and Lanap Certified General Dentist.

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