Our dentist may recommend enamel microabrasion to remove discolorations on your teeth and give you back a beautiful smile. Teeth may become discolored for any number of reasons, including:

• Tetracycline staining
• Smoking and other tobacco usage
• Dietary habits (foods and drinks which stain)
• Fluorosis (excessive consumption of fluoride)
• Tooth decay
• Dental trauma
• Poor dental hygiene
• Antibiotics, infection or other illness

Enamel microabrasion is an alternative to traditional teeth whitening and works to remove even the smallest of discolorations and improve the appearance of your teeth. When you receive enamel microabrasion, our dentist will gently clean the stained areas of your teeth with a mild acid. This reduces or removes the discoloration so that we can prepare the tooth and restore its original color and shape. Your tooth is polished to complete the treatment, and the final result is indistinguishable from your other teeth.

While enamel microabrasion is an excellent solution for stains and discolorations on the tooth surfaces, deeper stains and discolorations within the tooth structure may require more extensive treatments to remove in order to brighten your smile.

To learn more about enamel microabrasion and schedule your consultation with our dentist, contact our office today. We look forward to helping you brighten your smile!