Many causes: Your teeth can become discolored by stains on the surface or by changes in the tooth material. There are three main types of tooth discoloration: extrinsic- coffee , smoking, wine; intrinsic-flouride or antibiotic use in early childhood as well as trauma; and finally, age related- your teeth naturally yellow as you age due to both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, .
Answered 8/11/2012
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See your dentist.: There are many causes of tooth discolorations. Your dentist can diagnose the cause and recommend treatment options for tooth discolorations, such as bleaching, cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers, or a professional prophylaxis (cleaning).
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Teeth whitening: Tooth discoloration happens with extrinsic stain depositions within your tooth structure - enamel. Can be improved by professional tooth whitening, or selective bonding as the least conservative, or veneers or crowns as more invasive options.
Answered 9/12/2013
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