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What causes one tooth to darken?

There can be several reasons why a single tooth could darken.  Denver and Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp an Dr. H. Candace DeLapp investigate the “most likely” reason why a tooth darkens and then apply appropriate treatment. Types of treatment could range from something as simple and teeth whitening to something as complex as a root canal. Our Highlands Ranch and Denver dentists treat patients from the Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Centennial, Englewood, Parker and the Denver Tech Center of Colorado.

Trauma to the tooth can cause discoloration

Trauma to the tooth may cause the pulp to degenerate and darker the tooth.  The trauma can cause hemolysis (micro bleeding of the tooth). When this occurs the Iron in hemoglobin reacts with tissue in the tooth (hydrogen sulfide) to form Iron sulfide.  The Iron Sulfide has a strong color that stains the tooth from inside out

Tooth discolored by age or trauma Denver Dentistry

Teeth can discolor due to trauma and age.  In the first instance the bleeding causes the discoloration and in this case the primary or secondary dentin (yellow color) propagates.  This dentin gives the tooth a yellow color. This process is called calcific metamophhosis.

Old silver filling on the back side of the tooth makes the tooth darker

Old silver/mercury fillings turn black with age.  This color give the tooth a gray color.  Replacing it with a white filling can significantly whiten the tooth. Cosmetic dentistry can give you many different options on how to handle dark teeth and tooth whitening is just one of your options.

Internal bleaching of a tooth

After a root canal in some instances the tooth may continue to darken with time.  A walking bleach “may” whiten the tooth from the inside out.  A bleaching solution is placed in the pulp chamber and the patient is dismissed for one week (hence the term walking).  Once the tooth is lightened a composite filling (white) is place

Free bleaching consult at our Highlands Ranch and Denver area Cosmetic Dental Office.

Please feel free to contact our office and ask for the free bleaching consultation at (303) 694-9740.

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Free teeth whitening for new patients to our Denver area dental office

Denver dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp offer free tray whitening to all new patient to our office in March and April of 2010. Simply print out this blog as your coupon when you schedule. Patients who purchase a new patient exam… dental cleaning… and x-rays are eligible for this offer. In addition we offer a variety of other dental services ranging from dental fillings, cosmetic dentistry to dental implants. Please call (303) 694-9740 for your appointment today! Our Highlands Ranch and Denver area dentist also serve the Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Englewood, Parker, Ken Caryl, and south Aurora areas of Colorado.

Philosophy of want based dentistry

Our mission is for our Highlands Ranch and Denver area dental patients to choose treatment they desire.  A complete dental exam lets you know if there are any pressing dental problems ranging from cavities… old failing restorations to gum disease.  Approximately 30% of our patients have no dental issues what-so-ver except needing a dental cleaning! Once armed with this information you get to what… if any… treatment you wish to have performed.  This philosophy is termed “want based dentistry”.

Call our South Denver area dental office an schedule an appointment today

Please feel free to contact us and make an appointment today.  If you wish please inquire about our free teeth whitening offer to new patients! We can be reached at (303) 694-9740.