You might have expected your teeth to get somewhat yellowy. After years of eating and chewing, they’re bound to experience some discoloration. But what does it mean when your teeth are gray?
There are both natural and concerning reasons why your smile might be tinted this color. Fortunately, your dentist can help with timely treatment and dental cosmetics! Just keep reading to learn what cosmetic dentistry can do for you.
Why Are My Teeth Gray?
Let’s start with the elephant in the room: why are your teeth appearing this unnatural color? There are a couple of different things that could explain this, but here are some of the more common ones:
- Metal dental restorations are starting to show near the base of your teeth or through your enamel, tinting your teeth gray.
- An injury has cut off blood flow to your tooth, limiting circulation and interfering with its natural color.
- Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a genetic condition that make your dental layers weak or thin, which contributes to discoloration.
- Grayish or blueish teeth are also sometimes a result of natural aging. No oral conditions to be worried about here!
How Can My Dentist Help?
If physical trauma has turned your pearly white gray, then you might require emergency dental treatment like a root canal or extraction. For most other cases of discoloration, including the rest listed above, dental cosmetics are a great solution. Here are just a few examples of what your dentist can offer:
- Professional teeth whitening, which uses special whitening agents that work much better for patients with dentinogenesis imperfectathan store-bought products.
- Porcelain veneers are thin shells that are adhered to the front-facing portion of your teeth, seamlessly concealing aesthetic blemishes like discoloration.
- Dental bonding can also conceal your grayish hues, but with a moldable composite resin.
- Metal-free crowns are made from tooth-colored materials, so you won’t have to worry about blue-gray metal peeking through your teeth.
Your dentist has many ways of enhancing your teeth, so if you’re bothered by odd shading or other aesthetic issues, ask them what cosmetic dentistry can fix. They’ll happily lay out your options and help you choose the best treatment for your smile!
About the Practice
At St. Albans Dental, we have three highly experienced dentists on staff who would be happy to get to know you and your smile. If you’re concerned about gray teeth, they’ll conduct a thorough oral examination to determine the best solution for your unique oral situation. Whether that means getting a root canal or simply planning out your dental veneers, we’ll provide quality care and work hard to deliver stunning results! To contact our office, call 802-524-4844.