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Internal Tooth Discoloration Treatment in Stockholm \u2013 Single Dark Tooth Assessment<\/h1>\n\n

Internal tooth discoloration in Stockholm<\/strong> should be assessed by a dentist when one tooth becomes darker, grey, yellow-brown or does not improve after professional cleaning. Unlike surface stains from coffee, tea or tobacco, internal discoloration may be linked to trauma, root canal treatment, old restorations, enamel defects or changes inside the tooth.<\/p>\n\n

At Gloss & Floss Dental Care\u00ae in S\u00f6dermalm, our English-speaking dental team helps patients understand why a tooth has changed colour and which treatment pathway is safest: monitoring, X-ray assessment, vitality testing, internal bleaching, ICON treatment, bonding, veneers, crowns or other restorative care when needed.<\/p>\n\n

\n Book dentist assessment<\/a>\n Compare with surface stains<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Quick answer \u2013 when is tooth discoloration a dentist matter?<\/h2>\n

Tooth discoloration should be assessed by a dentist if one tooth is darker than the others, the colour change follows trauma, a root-canal-treated tooth has become grey or yellow, there is pain or sensitivity, or cleaning and AirFlow do not improve the colour. These signs may indicate internal discoloration, decay, pulpal changes, old restoration leakage or structural enamel problems.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Surface stains or internal tooth discoloration?<\/h2>\n

Surface stains sit on the outside of the teeth and are usually related to coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine, biofilm or tartar. Internal discoloration comes from deeper tooth structure or changes inside the tooth. The distinction is important because the treatments are different.<\/p>\n\n

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Surface stains compared with internal tooth discoloration<\/caption>\n
Type of colour change<\/th>\n Typical signs<\/th>\n Most suitable pathway<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Surface staining<\/strong><\/td>\n Brown or yellow stains on several teeth, often linked to coffee, tea, tobacco or plaque.<\/td>\n AirFlow treatment<\/a>, hygienist care or stain assessment.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Tartar-related discoloration<\/strong><\/td>\n Hard yellow, brown or grey deposits near the gumline or behind lower front teeth.<\/td>\n Tartar removal<\/a> with professional scaling.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Natural yellow tooth shade<\/strong><\/td>\n Most teeth look evenly yellow or darker even after cleaning.<\/td>\n Professional teeth whitening<\/a> after dental assessment.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Internal tooth discoloration<\/strong><\/td>\n One tooth is grey, dark yellow, brown or visibly different from neighbouring teeth.<\/td>\n Dentist-led diagnosis, X-ray when needed and targeted treatment planning.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
White spots or enamel defects<\/strong><\/td>\n Chalky white patches, often on front teeth, sometimes after orthodontic treatment.<\/td>\n ICON treatment<\/a> assessment when suitable.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n
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Why can one tooth become darker than the others?<\/h2>\n

A single dark tooth is different from general yellowing or surface staining. It often needs a dentist assessment before any cosmetic treatment is chosen.<\/p>\n\n