Tetracycline stained teeth is of tremendous aesthetic concern to patients, leading to reduced self-esteem. The dentists at Shenzhen A.K.J Stomatological Hospital explained that the long-term use of tetracycline in particular minocyline, a semi-synthetic tetracycline derivative, can cause tooth staining.

How to whiten the Tetracycline Stained Teeth?

The color of the tetracycline stained teeth is yellow during the early stage of development. Then the color will gradually become gray. The discoloration of the front teeth will be much severer than the back teeth. From the medicine principle perspective, tetracycline stained teeth have no great harm to our human body. But the gray teeth will truly interfere with personal appearance.

We hereby introduce several kinds of tetracycline teeth whitening methods for you:

Ⅰ.Light-curing Resin Restoration

Light-curing Resin is commonly known as the filling material. It is applied to the surface of the teeth to cover and shelter the color of the tetracycline stained teeth. But the disadvantages of Light-curing Resin are also obvious. Light-curing resin looks rigid and the teeth seem a little fake after covering the resin.

Ⅱ.Porcelain Laminate Veneer Restoration

Porcelain Laminate Veneer is relatively more advanced, comfortable and beautiful than filling restoration. And it is unnecessary to grind the teeth and will not interfere with nearby teeth. Moreover, it won’t produce abnormal sensation in the mouth and will keep the teeth, tongue and the jaw in a coordinating state.  

Ⅲ.Porcelain Crown Restoration

Porcelain crown is a more advanced restoration method, which is commonly used to treat stained teeth. Porcelain Full Crown is the favorite choice of most current super stars because it can maintain in a longer time and looks beautiful and its function matches the function of the original teeth. But it is required to grind off certain tooth tissues as a sacrifice.

Ⅳ.Cold Light Whitening

Cold light whitening is a good whitening choice for common stained teeth. Cold light whitening adopts low-temperature cold light to avoid dental nerve sensitivity in the process of operation. The whitening process will only cost half an hour or so, but the white teeth can maintain for more than 2 years. The specific maintaining time and ultimate effects are related to your personal care.

The above are the methods to restore and whiten the tetracycline stained teeth. We suggest you to choose a suitable method according to your dental condition and economic situation. But in any case you are suggested to choose a professional oral hospital. Shenzhen A.K.J Stomatological Hospital has 23 years experience in dentistry, if you have any dental problems, welcome to consult with our professional dentists.