During your last couple of brushes, you’ve realized your teeth don’t look as great as they used to. Remember when you used to get compliments on those pearly whites? Remember when your smile used to brighten the room? What happened? Well, there are many reasons why your teeth may have lost their luster, and it doesn’t completely have to do with your own tooth care. You can brush and floss all you want but there are some things that will dull your teeth no matter what.
Substances that can discolor the extrinsic, or outer layer of enamel:
- Nicotine and Tobacco will stain after enough smoking over time
- Beverages such as coffee, tea, wine, fruit juices, soda, and other colored drinks
To treat extrinsic staining, your dentist will most likely recommend teeth whitening. A professional teeth whitening can significantly brighten your smile in just an hour.
Intrinsic staining, or staining of the inner layer of the enamel can be caused by other forces:
- Certain medications can damage the enamel of the tooth, causing discoloration
- Excessive levels of fluoride
- An injured or cracked tooth
To treat intrinsic staining, your dentist might recommend other cosmetic dentistry such as veneers. These are caps that go over your teeth and become permanent.
It’s time to bring back those pearly whites. Contact your cosmetic dentists at Olney Dental by calling (301) 250-1057 or schedule an appointment online and smile again!
About Olney Dental
Olney Dental has been providing comprehensive dental care for residents of Olney and the surrounding area since 1985. We’re conveniently located on the campus of Montgomery General Hospital, and provide care for all ages for children to adults and seniors. We’re also independently owned by our dentists, which allows us be patient driven in our approach to dentistry. Your smiles make us smile! You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and YouTube.
Source: http://www.smilefortworth.net/dulling-discoloration-teeth/