Teeth can discolour
by a number of means. Localized discolouration and mottling
usually occur when the teeth are forming in early childhood,
due to the ingestion of certain antibiotics or excess fluoride.
Generalized discolouration of teeth usually occurs later
in life due to the death of tooth nerves, or certain habits,
e.g.
smoking. When tooth whitening alone is insufficient, discolouration
can be hidden with porcelain veneers and crowns. The following
cases illustrate the dramatic transformations achievable
with these restorations.