is it possible to have something bonded on my small yellow spot in my front tooth
Q. I have a small yellow spot in the centre of my front tooth, underneath the enamel i think, and cause by fluorosis i also think. i am 16. is it possible to have something bonded to just that spot on the tooth? or would you need a veneer/crown to cover the whole thing?
A. It the yellow spot has always been there, then it could be fluorisis, but if it has only recently appeared, it could be the onset of early caries (decay)
I advise that you see your dentist and discuss your concern. If it is fluorosis, the yellow spot can possibly be masked slightly with composite, but aesthetics can be limited in the result. You may be considering veneers to mask the discoloration, but you need to weigh up how much it bothers you. 16 is a very young age to have cosmetic work, so maybe talk it through with your parents.
If on the other hand it is early decay, then you should look into your diet and have it treated as soon as possible to prevent it worsening. Try and restrict sugar to mealtimes.
Hope this information has helped
I advise that you see your dentist and discuss your concern. If it is fluorosis, the yellow spot can possibly be masked slightly with composite, but aesthetics can be limited in the result. You may be considering veneers to mask the discoloration, but you need to weigh up how much it bothers you. 16 is a very young age to have cosmetic work, so maybe talk it through with your parents.
If on the other hand it is early decay, then you should look into your diet and have it treated as soon as possible to prevent it worsening. Try and restrict sugar to mealtimes.
Hope this information has helped
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