Can I have my dead tooth whitened even though I am wearing braces?

Q. hi, i’m 14 and have a dead front tooth its really getting on my nerves and i’m teased alot due to it. i’v searched the net and it states that i can get internel bleaching but the only problem is i have braces… well is that a problem? can i still get it done. i’m really embrassed by it and it’s ruining my WHOLE life i really want it bleached back to white. my dead tooth occured when i fell 1 morning when i was 8 and it slowly begun. I just want my teeth back. can i still get it whitned with braces and how much would it cost?!?!? from a desperate 14 yr old,
A. Hi there. I am sorry to hear about your problem. Internal bleaching is an option- but can be quite unpredicatable. The tooth may need to be root treated first, which I am unsure if you have already had this done. When you have had trauma to a tooth, it is not uncommon for the the tooth to appear darker as years go by. As you have braces on at the moment, the treatment itself is not impossible, but may be better by waiting til the braces are off and the teeth are fully aligned. You are probably better askign your dentist to see what he/she would recommend. I hope you get this sorted out as it is obviously a worry to you. good Luck.
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June 18th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Jermaine Says :

You need to discuss this with your dentist but it is likely that you can have your tooth whitened

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