Whitening Black Front Teeth
About the Treatments that Created this White Teeth Smile
The dark black colour in the patients teeth was caused by discolouration in amalgam fillings that had aged. The treatment involved removing the old amalgam and then whitening the inner surfaces of the tooth before putting back composite white fillings to protect the teeth.
A 20 year old man visited Dental Care Professionals because his two front teeth had discoloured turning black following root canal treatment after an accident as a youth. The young man was finding the dark colour of these teeth increasingly embarrassing and wanted some way to get rid of the black colour.
The fillings in the black teeth were replaced with composite fillings so that they look lighter and clean in colour. Internal tooth whitening was done to lighten the darker teeth and give him an over all whiter, brighter smile.
Removing Amalgam Filings
After an initial assessment of the teeth, the patient decided that they wanted to preserve as much of their natural teeth as possible.
This required that the original amalgam fillings be removed using mercury safe protocols – cutting out the amalgam under wet cooling conditions. Once out, the teeth were thoroughly cleaned to ensure no remaining particles of amalgam were left behind.
Teeth Whitening
To remove some slight staining, the patient’s teeth were whitened to given them a white starting point for when the natural coloured fillings were put in.
The whitening process was done in the clinic so that the whitening result could be achieved quickly, this also allowed the patient to see the colour tone they were going to get once the full procedure was complete.
Natural (White) Fillings
The final part of the patient’s treatment was to prepare and place the new natural white fillings.
Careful colour matching and sculpting is required to ensure that the final look of the patient’s smile is natural. Special attention to tooth shape is critical when repairing front teeth in particular, as they are the first thing people notice when you smile.
Information for You
There are a number of different treatment options to restoring black teeth to a white smile. Your dentist will need to investigate what the cause of your black teeth is and then formulate appropriate treatment options for you, in your situation.
Solving your problem with black teeth can only be achieved with the assistance of a dentist; in many cases the solution will be more complicated than just simply bleaching your teeth. So, before you invest in whitening treatments, it is worth a trip to your dentist to find out.
Discoloured Teeth Treatment
Your appearance is vitally important in the modern world and nothing is more distracting than ugly discoloured teeth that ruin your smile.
Often teeth whitening isn’t the only treatment you will need to fix a problem with discoloured teeth. There are lots of causes that can result in a discoloured black tooth or yellow teeth, which means you need to consult with an expert to find out what is going to work for your situation.
Have a Question you’d like to ask our Dental Care Professionals?
For a complete list of the different treatments we use to give patients the smiles, you may like to explore each of the sections below.
Crowns & Bridges
If it hurts when you bite down, it is possible that your tooth is cracked. If a tooth is cracked, it is a serious condition and does usually require a crown.
Inlays & Onlays
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Sports Mouthguards
Dental injuries can be painful, disfiguring and expensive to treat. Specially-designed mouth guards can reduce the risk and severity of dental injuries.
Amalgam Fillings
Amalgam fillings are excellent when additional strength is required and aesthetics is not the primary concern.
Dental Implants in Brighton and Adelaide
One of the most significant developments in modern dental medicine is the application of dental implants, which has led to them becoming one of the most popular dental procedures of today.
Root Canal Treatment in Brighton and Adelaide
Endodontic treatment is more commonly known as root canal therapy. Advancements in dental medicine and the development of specially designed instruments, means a root canal procedure can be accomplished in complete comfort in as little as two appointment visits.
CEREC – Single Visit Dentistry
Advanced CEREC machine enables our dentists to create and fabricate your new restoration in a single appointment – saving you time and expense.
Regular Dental Maintenance
An appropriate dental education and treatment plan from your initial consultation helps you to establish improved oral health for pleasing and vibrant smiles.