Question 1

how much time does it take nicotine to stain your teeth?

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Immediately: Nicotine and tars begin accumulating on your teeth immediately.  It's a gradual process, getting worse with time.  Smoke if you want yellow teeth, lung cancer, wrinkled skin, mouth cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, receding gums, stained fingers, and so many other life-altering problems.  Tooth discoloration will be the least of your problems.

Question 2

what should i do about stained teeth?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Stains can simply need to be polished or scaled with a cleaning, it can be a sign that fillings are breaking down and getting new cavities, or whitening products mey get rid of them.
Get looked at so that your specific stains can be removed.

Question 3

does soda permanently stain your teeth?

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Worse: Dark sodas can stain teeth, but sodas contain sugar and have a high acid content.  These things can soften the enamel on your teeth which may appear first as white spots.  They can progress to cavities which may look orange, brown or black.  Best to limit your daily soda intake to 1 per day and when you drink it, get it all down in 30 minutes or so.  The longer you take to drink, the more damage.

Question 4

could coffee really stain your teeth?

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Absolutely: Teeth are porous and stains from coffee, tea, red wine, grape juice etc. Enters these porosities and over several years cause your teeth to look darker.  Talk to your dentist about teeth whitening.

Question 5

will blue listerine stain your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Can stain: If has thymol and eucalyptol ingredients can cause yello staining of teeth...

Question 6

what's a natural cleaner for tea stained teeth?

Accepted Answer

Baking soda: Is a gentle dentifrice that works very well, and you probably already have a box in your fridge!  if that doesn't work, consider a professional cleaning and/or whitening.

It helps to brush your teeth immediately after having tea.

Question 7

what are some ways to change stained teeth to match the color of the rest of my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic dentistry: Veneers, or other cosmetic bonding techniques, seem like the best option.  Visit a dentist in your area.  After evaluating your entire dentition, they will be able to provide you with the best treatment.

Question 8

hi docs! what could you eat that won't stain your teeth and that will help them get white?

Accepted Answer

2 Questions: Most foods won't stain your teeth appreciably. Coffee, tea, smoking will. Everyone will get some minimal staining over time if they do not brush and floss regularly. To get them "whiter"- have a professional cleaning, and ask what are the available tooth whitening techniques that your own dentist recommends for your particular set of circumstances.

Question 9

how to whiten the tea-stained teeth?

Accepted Answer

Discoloration: Tea stained teeth are temporary  discoloration that can be taken cared of by the dentist. Unlike staining caused by some drugs  like tetracycline among young kids  which are permanent.

Question 10

could dentyl active mouthwash stain your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Type?: If the mouthwash is chlorhexidine, staining of fillings and sometimes teeth can occur.

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