Why do teeth get discolored or darken?

A healthy white smile is on just about everybody’s need. There are many reasons why your teeth may darken. Some we can’t control, such as age or accidents when we are young that may disturb our tooth enamel’s development. That’s why it’s important to discuss any plans you have for whitening your teeth with your dentist. We will be able to tell you if your tooth discoloration is simply staining caused by lifestyle factors — such as drinking too much coffee — or may be more a matter of dental health.
Although whitening is usually done for cosmetic reasons, we can guide you on what options you have for treating the type of staining you have. The good news is that in many cases reversing teeth stains is within our reach. That makes pursuing a healthy white smile worthwhile.

Tooth stains caused by lifestyle habits:

• Foods/drinks: Coffee, tea, colas, wines, and some starchy foods such as pasta or potatoes, can create conditions that cause staining.
• Tobacco use: Smoking or chewing tobacco can stain teeth.

Tooth stains caused by lifestyle habits:

• Poor dental hygiene: Forgetting to brush and floss your teeth can cause plaque and food stains to build up. Skipping professional dental cleanings can also allow stains to start.
• Disease: Diseases that prevent normal development of tooth enamel (the white exterior of your teeth) and dentin (the more porous “yellower” core under enamel) can lead to tooth discoloration. Certain medical treatments, such as head and neck radiation and chemotherapy can cause teeth to discolor. Some infections in pregnant mothers can affect enamel development in your baby and discolor their teeth.

Teeth Whitening/Bleaching

They are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length. Caring for your veneers is simple! All you need to do is brush and floss regularly. Avoiding stain-inducing foods and beverages, like coffee, red wine, and deep-colored berries, can help ensure that your veneers don't stain over time.

Different Methods for Teeth Whitening

• In-Office Bleaching.
• Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural color of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surfaces. It cannot make a complete color change, but it may lighten the existing shade.
• Teeth Whitening Trays and Gels.(Home Bleaching)
• Home Bleaching :It is a method in which you will be getting a set of trays for your teeth, and then applying bleach into those trays to whiten your teeth.