For years, you’ve felt embarrassed by your gray teeth. You’ve hidden your smile from view in pictures, presentations, and even bypassed social gatherings to avoid conversing with others for fear of what they might say. Unsure of how this discoloration occurred, you may feel as if there is no hope when it comes to enjoying a whiter, brighter smile. But the good news is that there is! A dentist is here to share three unique ways you can take back your smile and start feeling more confident in your appearance.
Gray Teeth: What Causes This Kind of Discoloration?
When looking in the mirror, you want to see a mouth full of white teeth staring back at you, not gray ones. How did this discoloration even occur in the first place? Unfortunately, there isn’t just one potential cause for this problem. There are many reasons your teeth can morph from white and beautiful to gray and dull, some of which include:
- Overuse of antibiotics as a child
- Severe facial trauma
- Metal dental crowns or fillings
- Serious tooth decay
- A rare hereditary condition known as dentinogenesis imperfecta
- Aging
Which Treatment Options Are Available?
No matter the reason for your gray teeth, your dentist can provide safe and effective treatments that are designed to breathe new life into your smile. A thorough consultation will allow for discussions as to your goals and what you hope to achieve through this process. Your dentist will formulate a personalized plan to help you better understand what you can expect as well as how much you can expect to pay for your new and improved smile.
The most common forms of cosmetic dentistry that are used to treat discolored teeth include:
- Teeth Whitening: Whether you choose in-office or at-home whitening, make sure you are seeing a trusted professional instead of using a DIY kit. This will ensure the best possible bleaching agents are used to blast away extrinsic and intrinsic discoloration.
- Porcelain Veneers: If you want to semi-permanently transform your smile and hide your gray teeth, customized veneers can be created to hide the imperfections and leave you with a new and fully rejuvenated appearance.
- Dental Bonding: Using composite resin, this solution is temporary but can effectively conceal the problem in a non-invasive way. Also, it’s highly affordable and takes only one visit to complete.
There is also the option to have a customized dental crown created to fit over your gray tooth.
Pursuing cosmetic dentistry will be a valuable investment should you wish to do something about your gray teeth. Just make sure to find a trusted professional who can give you the look you desire.
About the Practice
At Smile More Dentistry, our team of dentists believes in helping all patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. This is why we offer cosmetic dentistry services of all types. When faced with discolored teeth, you may be hesitant to put yourself out there for others to notice. But with the right treatment, we can remove stains and help you achieve your ultimate smile goals. Visit our website or call (845) 675-1512 to learn how we can take your appearance to the next level.