What can i do if my tooth is starting to discolor after a root canal?my endodontist said he can can't even tell, i don't know if it's just me !

Internal Bleaching: Internal (walking) bleaching is done, where the opening that was made for the root canal is re-opened, a cotton pellet saturated in dental bleach is placed in, and a temporary material seals the opening. You typically see the dentist 1 week later, they remove the temporary filling, pellet of bleach, analyze the result and if you are happy, re-seal the tooth. But you may need crown for support.

See your dentist: Do you know if a permanent filling was placed in the hole? Often an endodontist will only place a temporary filling, expecting you to return to your regular dentist for a permanent restoration. They can start to leak and may discolor after several weeks. Also, a whitening agent can sometimes be placed inside the tooth to whiten from the inside prior to placing the permanent restoration.

Monitor it: A tooth that has been treated with a root canal usually does not change color. However, in rare instances there may be a darkening. If that is the case with your tooth it can be bleached so the color more closely matches your vital teeth. The bleaching of a non vital tooth is more involved than simple whitening and should be done professionally by a dentist.

Emax Crown: A completed root canal procedure, especially on a tooth with damage/decay into the pulp tissue, will often result in discoloration. The tooth is "de-vitalized" and no longer receives an oxygenated blood supply into the pulp- making it a more brittle tooth, susceptible to fracturing forces. Protect your investment with an all-porcelain crown to best match the color of your existing teeth.

There are options: It is common for a tooth to discolor after root canal treatment.. You have the option of having the tooth crowned/veneered or have internal bleaching done. Each has its pros and cons so talk to a dentist for further information.

Internal Bleaching: Sometimes, if pulp remnants are left in the pulp horns, teeth can discolor giving a bluish/red hue. This pulp tissues needs to be removed.Also, the hemosedrin from the red blood cellscan entes the dentinal tubules and discolors the tooth. In this case, internal bleaching can be done to obtain the original shade of the tooth. Your endodontist should be able to internally bleach these teeth.

Internal bleaching : While their may be a color change that is subtle, you also need to understand that not all teeth are exactly the same color. The eye teeth are always a little darker than the center 4 teeth. That being said, there is a special technique called internal bleaching that can lighten a tooth that has had root canal. It is slightly invasive, so u may want to try regular bleaching first!