What causes discolored teeth?

Everyone wants a gleaming white smile; however, over time, teeth gradually yellow in color. There are many causes, the most frequent of which include the consumption of coffee, tea, and red wine, as well as smoking.

A. There are many possible causes. Trauma to a tooth can cause discoloration. Severe illness during tooth development can discolor areas of teeth because of disruptions in tooth development. Additionally, an entire tooth might discolor if exposed to certain medicines or minerals during development. Lastly, poor oral hygiene, especially during orthodontic therapy, can lead to discolered areas on teeth as well. Back to Top Nitrous Oxide Because of advances in techniques and medications, today there is usually little discomfort during dental visits. When patients are anxious or if relaxation techniques fail, your dentist may use sedatives or anti-anxiety agents such as nitrous oxide to help your child relax. Nitrous oxide is a commonly used dental sedative that produces a giddiness or euphoria, which is why people frequently call it " laughing gas". Nitrous oxide, a sweet smelling gas, is a compound of nitrogen and oxygen. It is inhaled, along with oxygen, through a nasal mask. It is ...  more

Many conditions may cause the teeth to be discolored (brown, gray, yellow, orange, black, etc.) Some of the causes include foods, chemicals ingested during the early years of life (ex: Tetracycline), injury to the primary teeth affecting the permanent developing tooth follicle, excessive fluoride ingestion during the first few years of life, genetic conditions, childhood diseases, external stains due to foods, smoking, etc.  more

There are many possible causes. Trauma to a tooth can cause discoloration. Severe illness during tooth development can discolor areas of teeth because of disruptions in tooth development. Additionally, an entire tooth might discolor if exposed to certain medicines or minerals during development. Lastly, poor oral hygiene, especially during orthodontic therapy, can lead to discolored areas on teeth as well. Q: How do you restore a discolored tooth to its natural color? A: Bleaching can be a good treatment choice. It requires no anesthetic and removes no tooth structure. One or more teeth can be bleached in a series of visits to your pediatric dentist. Or, your pediatric dentist may recommend a bleaching program at home under his or her guidance. Q: How do you treat discolored spots on teeth? A: A technique called microabrasion can improve the appearance of teeth with discolored areas.  more

There are many causes of tooth discoloration such as hereditary factors, external causes, such as consumption of staining substances, or internal causes such as trauma, fluorosis and tetracycline discoloration.  more