What are the Leading Causes of Tooth Staining?
• Age: Normal wear and the accumulation of stains can darken the teeth and make you look older than you feel. Although tooth whitening becomes more of a challenge as we age, I believe that tooth whitening can be effective at any stage of life. • Natural Tooth Color: Normal teeth can range in color from yellowish to grayish. If your natural tooth color is in the yellowish range, you are probably a good candidate for professional teeth whitening. Grayish teeth are more of a challenge, however, but are not impossible to whiten. • Opaqueness: All teeth have a certain level of opacity. The more opaque the tooth, the easier it is to whiten. Teeth that are less opaque (more transparent) can be a bigger challenge. Since very transparent teeth do not respond well to tooth whitening, I may recommend bonding or porcelain veneers. • Diet: Your diet is probably the biggest contributor to the tooth staining. If you regularly drink red wine, coffee, tea, cola, or other deep-colored beverages, they pr
