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Why teeth colour change from white to yellow or white to black?
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Stain: Certain food cause staining of teeth. Cavities can also cause discoloration. Teeth which had endodontic treatment(root canals ) can also become discolored over time.
Answered 1/8/2015
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Tooth decay: If you are referring to a specific area on the too changing color from white to yellow to black that is caused by tooth decay or cavity.
Answered 1/8/2015
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Do you know why the top of my mouth is yellow? And I'm scared about going to the dentist in case I have something like gum disease.. , I'm 18 and my teeth are also yellowish and the back of my bottom teeth are yellow with black bits but only visible whe
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