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Our dentist in Croton has two excellent methods to offer you for getting whiter teeth quickly, effectively, and safely. You can either choose to have it done right here at our dental office, or use our handy take-home option instead. In either case, you're going to be thrilled with the results that you get. You'll end up with a whiter and brighter smile to show off; one that will make you proud, instead of feeling awkward and self-conscious. Here at Montrose Dental Associates, we are pleased to provide services that help you to have better-looking teeth. But what are the reasons why your teeth become discolored in the first place?
Common causes of tooth stains can often be traced back to your personal habits. At the top of the list is tobacco. Whether you are a smoker or you go with the smokeless varieties, longterm usage can lead to teeth that not only lose their whiteness, but end up yellow or even brown, depending on how much you indulge in tobacco. Typical beverages that are known to stain teeth include red wine, cola, tea, and coffee. It's difficult to find people who don't enjoy at least one of those on a regular basis. And just because something is good for your health does not necessarily mean that it's good for the color of your teeth. Berries are a good example of this. They are definitely culprits in the discoloration of your teeth. Other foods in that category are curry and soy sauce. Fortunately, our dentist in Croton can counteract the effects of these foods and drinks.
There are even some prescription drugs, especially tetracycline, that are known to lead to a change in the color of your teeth. Of course, you may need that medication, and so you must take the risk of the side-effect. It doesn't necessarily have to be a permanent situation, though. And now that we've told you about some of the most common reasons for teeth staining, there's one more left and it's the one that is universal. As you age, your tooth enamel undergoes a gradual process of wearing down. As it does, the tissue beneath, called dentin, becomes revealed. It is not as white as your enamel, and therefore it's true that getting older will also be a reason for losing the brightness of your teeth. Contact us for an appointment so that our dentist in Croton can get those teeth white again.
By Montrose Dental Associates
March 24, 2016
