Colored teeth can be a result of:

• Consumption of coloring agents- coffee, coke, red wine, ketchup, etc.
• Insufficient oral hygiene
• Post effect of orthodontic treatment with braces
• Genetics
• Intake of particular medicines
• Trauma
• Root canal treatment
• Aging

Sometimes just a simple teeth whitening procedure will give the needed result. It is a common misconception that teeth whitening does damage the enamel. When controlled by a dentist with up to date whitening agents, it is a safe and secure procedure. There are two types of teeth whitening- internal or external. The external can be performed in a dental office or at home. In the dental office, the whitening procedure is carried out with more powerful chemical agent, with protection gel for the gums and light activation. At home, it is made with a less powerful agent, placed in tailored whitening dental splints. Internal whitening is made only at the dental office specifically on a discolored tooth with previous root canal treatment.

Sometimes, the discoloration of the tooth coloring is very deep in the tooth structure and it cannot be solved just by whitening, especially when it is a result of certain medicines (for example tetracycline), trauma or when the teeth are chipped or worn out. Then porcelain veneers are a great option which will change the perception of yourself. Nowadays, veneers require almost no teeth preparation. When preparation is needed, only a small enamel portion is taken.

Every veneer treatment is perfectly planned with a software, which creates the tooth shape which would suit your face- this is called Smile design. Then, a try-in is necessary to see if the patient likes the shape prior to placement.