Why Do Teeth Discolor?

A beautiful white smile is an asset everyone desires. But why have my teeth become discoloured in the first place?

Have you ever wondered why another person’s teeth are whiter than yours? Teeth may become discoloured for a number of reasons.

Two Main Kinds of Teeth Discoloration are:

Extrinsic:
This type of tooth discoloration is caused by the materials that we eat and put into our mouths.

Everyday activities, such as your dietary and social habits, can have a significant affect on the colour of your teeth.

• Caffeine
• Soft drinks
• Red Wine,
• Tea
• Tobacco
• Antibiotics

Intrinsic:
This comes about as a result of a body condition that influences tooth color or formation.

The common factors that trigger the intrinsic discoloration are the following:

• Trauma to the child’s growing teeth
• Fluorosis – prompted by too much fluoride content during childhood.
• Nutritional deficiency – teeth need the right amount of vitamins C and D along with calcium.
• Aging – teeth darken with age
• Poor dental hygiene

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