A dark tooth is caused by bleeding in the tooth. There are thousands of small tubes in the dentin under a natural crown. The dried and dead blood causes the tooth to look dark. Fresh healthy blood can not get into the small tubes after the dead blood dries and the blocked tubes can not be cleaned.

          Unfortunately, a dark tooth can last a lifetime. If you have a dark tooth and it's bothering you, there are ways to correct it. A tooth that has been hit can die because of the blow. A dark tooth may be dead and may need a root canal to prevent more problems from developing. Many patients with a dead and dark tooth can go for years before anything happens. It's amazing.

          A dark tooth is not always dead. This dark tooth can sometimes be whitened using regular tooth whitening techniques. If the whitening does not work, the tooth can be covered with a tooth colored material so it looks normal. The tooth can be bonded or a porcelain veneer can be made to cover it.

          A dark tooth can be very noticeable and it often bothers a patient. However, many patients feel uncomfortable asking their dentist to do a cosmetic procedure. There are several ways to treat a dark tooth and they do not need to be expensive. Some treatments are even covered by insurance companies. If you have a dental problem and you would like to talk to Dr. Padolsky, please consider calling  404-874-7428  and making a consultation appointment.