What causes tooth discoloration?
There are many causes. The most common include aging, consumption of staining substances (coffee, tea, cola’s, tobacco), trauma, staining, nerve degeneration, and old fillings. During tooth formation, consumption of tetracycline or excessive fluoride may also cause tooth discoloration. Back to top.
Top A.Teeth can discolour due to a variety of reasons. • The commonest discoloration is due to smoking or tobacco. • Food and beverages such as tea, coffee, colas and red wine can be the culprit. • Age can cause a natural darkening of teeth. • Certain medications such as tetracycline, taken at a very young age. • Increased exposure to fluoridated water. • Dental infection, faulty or old fillings, and dental treatment such as root canal treatment.
– There are many causes. The most common include consumption of foods, coffee, tea, wine, sodas and smoking. In other words, our teeth naturally get more and more stained as time goes on and we continue to live our lives. NOTE – Tetracycline discoloration and artificial dental work are usually not greatly responsive to dental bleaching.
