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Hi, I am a 32 year old woman and around 5 years ago, on advice from my dentist, I had white fillings bonded to my two front teeth. This was to cover up the pitted appearance of the teeth caused by acid erosion (due to drinking too many fruit juices and brushing teeth directly after every meal.) I have since had the fillings removed as they started to discolour and looked darker than the rest of my teeth, which are fairly white. However, one of my front teeth is still stained with a yellow patch. A new dentist has told me that it looks like the composite has become embedded into the natural tooth which is now quite smooth from rubbing down. I am now worried about having further treatment to remove the stains in case I lose a lot more of my tooth through the filing down. However, the stains bother me every day. It is very difficult to find anyone locally (I live in the north of Scotland), who seems to have much experience in this area. Can you advise on what the best option for me might be, and if possible recommend any dentists in the Inverness/Scotland area who may be able to help. I am very nervous about making a mistake with my teeth again. Hope you can help.
Hi, I am a 32 year old woman and around 5 years ago, on advice from my dentist, I had white fillings bonded to my two front teeth. This was to cover up the pitted appearance of the teeth caused by acid erosion (due to drinking too many fruit juices and brushing teeth directly after every meal.) I have since had the fillings removed as they started to discolour and looked darker than the rest of my teeth, which are fairly white. However, one of my front teeth is still stained with a yellow patch. A new dentist has told me that it looks like the composite has become embedded into the natural tooth which is now quite smooth from rubbing down. I am now worried about having further treatment to remove the stains in case I lose a lot more of my tooth through the filing down. However, the stains bother me every day. It is very difficult to find anyone locally (I live in the north of Scotland), who seems to have much experience in this area. Can you advise on what the best option for me might be, and if possible recommend any dentists in the Inverness/Scotland area who may be able to help. I am very nervous about making a mistake with my teeth again. Hope you can help.
