What are the symptoms of Tooth Discoloration ?
Intrinsic causes are usually seen at the time of teeth eruption. In hereditary conditions like erythroblastosisfetalis and porphyria the teeth are colored in a brownish blue and a brownish red respectively. Tetracycline administration during pregnancy can lead to discoloration of teeth as the tooth erupts in the newborn. Depending on the severity, discoloration can range from yellow -orange in mild cases and bluish gray in the most severe cases. Flurosis is a condition seen in places with increased fluoride content in the drinking water. Beyond a certain level, fluoride can cause yellow staining of teeth. High fever due to childhood infections can lead to areas of poor calcification within the teeth resulting in the appearance of prominent white spots.
