An infection of the dental pulp can give the tooth a darkened, discolored appearance on the outside. Regular whitening procedures cannot treat this kind of discoloration, which is why Santa Clara Endodontics offers internal bleaching, a method of whitening a tooth from the inside out. After a root canal is performed to remove the infected pulp, a safe sodium perborate paste is placed inside the tooth to break down stains from previous decay and giving the tooth a whiter color.
As the name suggests, internal bleaching is for the inside of the tooth. Normal whitening options, such as toothpastes, rinses, and whitening gels — and even professional treatments with your dentist — only affect the outside of the tooth. Internal bleaching offered at Santa Clara Endodontics can improve your oral health and restore that bright, happy smile!
If you have a problem tooth that doesn’t match the rest of your smile, internal bleaching could be the solution for you. Call us at 408-296-1500 today if you have any questions, and set up an appointment so that Dr. Photopoulos can determine whether you are a candidate for internal bleaching.