Hello and thank youIt's hard to tell based on the one image. I can't tell if it is internal or external (staining). It does not appear like the tooth had trauma. How long ago when you first noticed it? Does it feel rough or smooth to your tongue? You can try Over-the-counter whitening strips. I would avoid whitening toothpastes since it can be too abrasive and cause damage. Treatment options are...1. bonding with minimal drilling. You many not need anesthetic. The disadvantage is the bonding tends to be fragile so no biting into apples, carrots, hard toasts, etc. Another disadv is it can stain. 2. Veneer(s). This requires minimal drilling and the technician fabricates a porcelain facing. Advantage is it can look really nice. Disadvantage is it is very expensive, very fragile, and can be hard to match just one tooth. If different lighting hits the veneer, it absorbs/reflects light differently than the adjacent teeth and could stand out. If your job requires absolute best esthetics, then maybe 2, 4, or 6 veneers to blend it to your liking. I would recommend the bonding (least expensive and traumatic) first.
It's hard to tell based on the one image. I can't tell if it is internal or external (staining). It does not appear like the tooth had trauma. How long ago when you first noticed it? Does it feel rough or smooth to your tongue? You can try Over-the-counter whitening strips. I would avoid whitening toothpastes since it can be too abrasive and cause damage. Treatment options are...1. bonding with minimal drilling. You many not need anesthetic. The disadvantage is the bonding tends to be fragile so no biting into apples, carrots, hard toasts, etc. Another disadv is it can stain. 2. Veneer(s). This requires minimal drilling and the technician fabricates a porcelain facing. Advantage is it can look really nice. Disadvantage is it is very expensive, very fragile, and can be hard to match just one tooth. If different lighting hits the veneer, it absorbs/reflects light differently than the adjacent teeth and could stand out. If your job requires absolute best esthetics, then maybe 2, 4, or 6 veneers to blend it to your liking. I would recommend the bonding (least expensive and traumatic) first.
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