There are a number of reasons that teeth stain. Foods, beverages, and medications may discolor teeth. Smoking or forgetting to brush and floss on a regular basis may also lead to staining. Stained teeth can be caused by drinking cola, coffee, and tea; consuming other stain-producing foods such as betel nuts, blueberries, or red wine; or using tobacco. These stains are called surface stains.
Expert Tips from your dentist to stop staining your teeth-
• Limit the amount of coffee and tea in your daily diet.
• Avoid smoking.
• Make regular visits to your dentist for professional cleanings.
• Brush and floss regularly and properly. Some toothpastes have compounds that can help remove minor stains for a whitening effect.
In other cases, discoloration may be the result of genetics or disease. In most cases it is gradual staining that has taken place over time and has become ingrained staining called intrinsic staining. In these cases dental tooth whitening can work exceptionally well at lifting the deeper tooth stains to brighten the colour of your teeth.
