Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What causes tooth discoloration ?
13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Many causes: There are many potential causes of tooth discoloration. Taking tetracycline during the developmental stages of the teeth can cause them to be discolored. A tooth can become discolored after having root canal treatment. Drinking coffee, tea and smoking can also contribute to staining of teeth.
Answered 8/16/2013
5.5k views
Pollution: And spices of the food, food dyes and coffee, tea, red wine.
Answered 8/19/2013
4.9k views
Tooth discoloration?: Coffee, tea and smoking are the biggest culprits for causing external staining of teeth. Natural teeth do tend to get darker over time as the enamel thins exposing more of the internal dentin of the tooth which is darker. Traumatic blows to teeth can cause internal staining. Amalgam fillings tend to leak resulting in dark graying of teeth. Teeth can decalcify from acids produced by food & bacteria.
Answered 7/10/2014
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What causes discoloration of kids teeths? My 8 years old sons teeth have developed sort of white spots on them?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could the antibiotic doryx (doxycycline) cause teeth discoloration?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hematoma-like discoloration suddenly appeared between eyebrows after intercourse,no sucking of the area,but clamping my teeth hard.What caused?Worried
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does FDA warning only apply to kids under 8 years -- so this slow down of bone growth cannot happen to a teen taking this drug during puberty?FDA Warning:"Doxycycline may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth and slow down the growth of bones."
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I drink tons of water. What could be causing tooth discoloration other than coffee?
Can tetracycline cause tooth discoloration?
I've got an orange stain on my tooth. This has happened once but vanished. What are possible causes, best treatment, and prevention in future?
Ive had yellow discoloration on my bottom teeth since i was little, what causes that?
What causes greying discoloration of permanent teeth?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
