Fixing Tetracycline Stained Teeth Scottsdale, Arizona with Porcelain Veneers

Tetracycline stained teeth may have been unsettling for you for quite some time. You may feel too self- conscious to smile often. You may feel too bothered by your teeth to pursue the job or partner of your dreams. You may have gone for many years seeking out treatments that have failed to reveal a glistening white smile. It’s true, tetracycline stained teeth may be difficult to treat. The reason for tetracycline stained teeth is because your mother took tetracycline during pregnancy. The type of staining is known as intrinsic staining which is what makes it so difficult to treat. Yet, the most powerful solutions can be found in your dentist’s office. So, we want you to know about the options that assist in treating tetracycline stained teeth.

Teeth Whitening:

Professional teeth whitening is the first line of treatment for teeth that are discolored due to tetracycline damage. It is an inexpensive approach that can lighten your teeth up to eight shades lighter when using Zoom® professional tooth whitening system or bleaching. The procedure requires approximately one hour’s time and the results last up to 6 months. Touch ups may be performed at home to maintain the benefits. In many cases, teeth whitening is not enough to completely eliminate the stains. Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans will be able to determine your suitability for whitening during your consultation.

Porcelain Veneers:  

Porcelain Veneers are the best approach for a beautiful white smile. In this case, dental veneers are placed over your existing tooth structures.  The procedure may be performed in one to two office visits and the results last ten to fifteen years. Porcelain Veneers can also mask many other flaws, including:  fill in a gap, repair a chipped or cracked tooth, and/or lengthen teeth.      
Both teeth whitening and porcelain veneers offer great options for addressing tetracycline stained teeth. The resulting transformation can be enlightening in more ways than one.

To treat tetracycline stained teeth in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa, we invite you to consult with Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans!