Six Common Causes of Teeth Stains

Do you ever feel that your teeth are not as white as you want them to be? Staining may be the main culprit and various factors including ageing, lifestyle choices may be contributing to it. In this blog, let us discuss six possible causes that may be stopping you from getting the perfect smile you always desired.

Poor Dental Hygiene

Poor dental hygiene is one of the basic reasons of staining. Failing to brush and not flossing teeth on a daily basis can cause bacteria and pigmented food particles to build up in the film of protein that covers the tooth enamel that can cause staining.

Certain Food & Beverage

Certain food products and beverages can cause stains on your teeth.  Coffee, tea, wine, soda and some juices that you often crave for can dull the whiteness of your teeth due to their high acidic nature.

Use of Tobacco

Smoking can cause damage to the dental enamel. The presence of tar in tobacco products leaves a dark brown residue on the surface of teeth that doesn’t even go after brushing several times. Not just yellowing or staining, chewing tobacco or smoking can cause several other oral health issues.

Aging

Our tooth enamel wears down as we age, it exposes the next layer of tooth known as dentin. As dentin turns yellow in color over the years due to several factors, our teeth also start appearing yellowish.

Trauma

Falling from a certain height can damage a permanent tooth, internal bleeding caused due to the injury can result into discoloration. It is common in children but can affect people of all ages.

Certain Medications and Illness

Metabolic diseases, calcium deficiency, liver diseases, rickets and celiac disease can distress the tooth enamel, leading to changes in color of your teeth. Similarly, medications including antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants, drugs used to control high blood pressure also contribute to discoloration.

Some oral rinses containing chlorhexdine or cetylpyridinium chloride can also cause tooth stains. Chemotherapy and radiation could also discolor teeth.

If you want to get rid of these stains, visit a dentist near you for regular cleaning. It can help in the appearance of stains and bring your beautiful smile back.