{"id":1114,"date":"2019-12-02T11:10:11","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T16:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1114"},"modified":"2019-11-26T14:19:29","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T19:19:29","slug":"facts-tetracycline-stained-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/facts-tetracycline-stained-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Facts About Tetracycline-Stained Teeth that You Shouldn\u2019t Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many people are tempted to self-treat severe tetracycline staining by whitening their teeth or asking their family dentist for porcelain veneers. But this aesthetic issue requires much more skill than most dentists have.<\/p>\n<h2>1. What Causes Tetracycline Stains on Teeth?<\/h2>\n<p>If you took the antibiotic tetracycline as a child while your permanent teeth were still forming, the antibiotic might be discolored. Most likely, your teeth are grayish brown, and in severe cases, they are very dark.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Does Teeth Whitening Help Tetracycline Stains?<\/h2>\n<p>The K\u00f6R whitening system is so powerful that it can lighten tetracycline stains. Other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/teeth-whitening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">teeth whitening systems<\/a> are ineffective for these stains. Although K\u00f6R might not completely resolve the issue, it\u2019s less expensive than porcelain veneers and can improve your smile. Keep in mind that your cosmetic dentist might not use K\u00f6R as treatment, or it might not be an option for your case.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Will Porcelain Veneers Help?<\/h2>\n<p>Although some dentists try to cover tetracycline stains with porcelain veneers, the results often don\u2019t look good on your smile. There are several reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Porcelain needs to be translucent to look natural<\/strong> \u2013 But translucency allows the dark stains to show through your veneers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opaque porcelain veneers don\u2019t look natural either<\/strong> \u2013 If a dentist chooses to reduce the translucency in your veneers to conceal tetracycline stains, your teeth will look chalky or pasty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full coverage is needed<\/strong> \u2013 Often, dentists who lack experience in concealing tetracycline stains cover the fronts of the teeth\u2014not the sides. This technique leaves dark shadows on the edges of your teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The above scenarios attract attention to your smile for the wrong reasons. And that\u2019s what you\u2019re already trying to avoid. But in the hands of a skilled dentist, porcelain veneers can transform your smile.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Your Choice of Dentist Matters<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_725\" style=\"width: 332px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-725\" class=\"size-full wp-image-725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/porcelain-veneers-accredited-dentist-massachusetts.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of dental forceps holding a single porcelain veneers, from the office of accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Szarek of Lowell, MA.\" width=\"322\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/porcelain-veneers-accredited-dentist-massachusetts.jpg 322w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/porcelain-veneers-accredited-dentist-massachusetts-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Only advanced cosmetic dentists can conceal tetracycline stains with veneers<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Porcelain veneers can conceal tetracycline stains. But it requires the skill of an accomplished cosmetic dentist who understands how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/porcelain-veneers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">block dark discoloration in your teeth<\/a> while maintaining translucency in your porcelain veneers. It&#8217;s an art that most dentists lack. Aesthetic-driven laboratories craft opalescent porcelains that advanced dentists use to help you smile with confidence.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Consult with an Advanced Cosmetic Dentist<\/h2>\n<p>We recommend that you search for an accredited cosmetic dentist. Avoid asking your family dentist to try to resolve this issue for you. Most family dentists will taper your teeth and place porcelain crowns over them. Still, if the stains are very dark, crowns won\u2019t completely conceal the discoloration. An accredited cosmetic dentist will preserve most of your natural tooth structure by treating the tetracycline stains with veneers or K\u00f6R whitening if appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>During your consultation and exam, ask the accredited cosmetic dentist a few questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What treatment will you use to conceal the tetracycline stains in my teeth?<\/li>\n<li>What results can I expect?<\/li>\n<li>How many cases like mine have you completed?<\/li>\n<li>May I see before-and-after photos of tetracycline cases you\u2019ve treated with porcelain veneers or K\u00f6R whitening?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/cosmetic-dentist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lowell, MA accredited cosmetic dentist Michael Szarek, DMD<\/a> sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people are tempted to self-treat severe tetracycline staining by whitening their teeth or asking their family dentist for porcelain veneers. 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