Dear DDr. Belsky,

I have a problem with two of my top front teeth (central and lateral incisors on the right side). The root canal procedure was performed on them several years ago and up to this moment they became quite dark. I would like to correct this.

Right now I live in Graz but I would like my teeth to be healed with the best possible quality (both functionally and aesthetically). So far I have consulted two dentists in Graz and they both proposed the same procedure: firstly to put a stift in the tooth and then make a ceramic crown.

Can you please tell me, as far as it is possible to do without a personal visit, what would be your recommendation in this case? What would be the approximate price for such a procedure? What are the best materials for these teeth? How many times I will have to visit Vienna to get my teeth done in Denta Beaute?

Thank you very much in advance,
Rostislav.

PS: I have a BVA insurance - could you please tell me if it covers the price of such a procedure, at least partly?

Dear R. Khlebnikov!

Some possible causes of tooth discoloration are

• faulty root canal treatment
• a bad filling
• combinations of factors

Depending on the cause, it is best to either re-do root treatment and in doing so „internally bleach“ the tooth, which would again make the tooth white …

Or if the filling is very small, then a fiberglass pivot may be enough to seal up the tooth permanently, while if there is only very little left of the tooth, then a crown/ veneer/ or three-quarter crown may be the best option …

Costs will vary depending on the type of treatment, area, practitioner … but you can assume

• €150-300 to re-do root treatment
• €150-300 for internal bleaching
• €100-400 for a fiberglass pivot
• €500-1500 for a veneer
• €500-1500 for a ceramic crown

Click on the links to watch videos illustrating these kinds of treatment!