Author name: Lee Geun-ho

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Seomyeon, Busan Dentist: Can a Discolored Front Tooth After Root Canal Be Whitened?

For a front tooth that has darkened after root canal treatment, the first step is to check the color inside the tooth before making a restoration. A tooth that has had root canal treatment is usually finished with a restoration, and discoloration inside the tooth can affect the color of the restoration, so internal whitening is sometimes done first to even out the tooth color. It is not suitable for every tooth, and the color may change again later. Even among people looking for a dentist in Busan, some worry only about the color for a long time because there is no pain, and seek a consultation late. This article outlines how to judge the situation and the usual order of steps. Why does a tooth darken after root canal treatment? A tooth that has had root canal treatment has a reduced blood supply, and pigments from remaining tissue or materials inside the tooth can affect its color. Over time it may look darker or yellower than the neighboring teeth.

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