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Tooth Discoloration Overview:

Healthy teeth are typically white or slightly yellow. Due to a variety of genetic, hygienic and environmental cause discoloration frequently occurs.[1] Causes Treatment

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Causes of Tooth Discoloration:

According to the National Institute of Health, there are many medical causes of tooth discoloration, which include

Antibiotic tetracycline use before age 8 Eating or drinking items that temporarily stain the teeth, such as tea or coffee Genetic defects that affect the tooth enamel, such as dentinogenesis and amelogenesis High fever at an age when teeth are forming Poor oral hygiene Porphyria Severe neonatal jaundice

Too much fluoride from environmental sources (natural high water fluoride levels) or overuse of fluoride rinse supplements[1]

Tooth Discoloration Treatment:

A variety of treatment options are available, depending on the severity of discoloration and cause. For home tre

which employ hydrogen peroxide as the primary whitening agent are available over-the-counter without prescrip may require a light-activated whitening treatment administered by a dentist.[2]

Tooth Discoloration Prevention:

For staining and discoloration caused by diet and hygiene, changes can be made to avoid staining and discolora avoiding coffee and carbonated beverages, smoking and use of chewing tobacco.[3] Sources :

1. National Institute of Health, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003065.htm 2. American Dental Association, http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/w/whitening 3. Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/baby-teeth/AN01056

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