Common causes of tooth stains in Verplanck
Many people believe that tooth stains are caused primarily by poor oral hygiene. While that may be a major contributing factor, over time, even the best-cared-for teeth can become discolored. A variety of substances, such as coffee, tea, juice, dark cola, red wine and even certain antibiotics, can cause your teeth to stain. One reason for tooth stains and discoloration is the deposit of staining agents below your tooth surface over time. The obvious factors also apply, including smokers and people with poor oral hygiene or lifestyle habits. Other factors, such as diet and smoking, contribute to stained teeth as well. Our
Verplanck cosmetic dentist lets our patients know that there are many things we do on a daily basis that can cause our teeth to become stained and discolored and, over time, the problem can become worse.
Some of the foods and beverages that can stain your teeth include soy sauce, berries, black tea, colas, coffee, red wines, red fruit juices, and curries. Acidic beverages and foods, or extreme changes of hot and cold, may cause your teeth pores to expand, which also allow stains to penetrate. One way of protecting against staining is avoiding or limiting how often these foods are consumed. As our
Verplanck cosmetic dentist will explain, in addition to serious health complications, tobacco products cause yellowed and stained teeth. Cigarettes, cigars, pipes and chewing tobacco are the most common uses of tobacco, all of which will stain your teeth with continued use.
If you consume a significant amount of water containing high levels of fluoride, brownish stains on your teeth may appear. This is especially true if you drank water with high levels of fluoride during childhood. In addition to excess fluoride causing tooth discoloration in children, so can tetracycline and derivative compounds of tetracycline, such as minocycline and doxycycline. Minocycline has also been reported to cause teeth discoloration in adults. Aging, tooth decay and tooth trauma are also common causes of discoloration, our
Verplanck cosmetic dentist has reported. Further and more thorough attention to cleaning may be necessary in order to maintain white teeth in later stages of adulthood. Any trauma, illness or disease that affects enamel development in children can lead to discolored teeth and trauma to adult teeth can also cause discolored teeth. In addition, a number of diseases and disease treatments can cause discolored teeth.
Verplanck Dentist Office
2118 Albany Post Road
Montrose, New York 10548
(914) 417-4159
By Montrose Dental Associates
August 28, 2014
