We all know that highly pigmented foods such as coffee, tea, and red wine can easily stain the teeth, but with regular brushing, these stains could be removed easily. However, if your teeth remain discolored despite sticking to your oral hygiene routine, there might be contributing factors other than the food you consume. According to Dr. Monica Crooks a Sacramento dentist, here are some of the less-known causes of discolored teeth.
Too Much Fluoride
Although this element is essential to keep the teeth stronger, too much fluoride intake, particularly at an early age, may result in a condition called fluorosis. This is characterized by brown stains, white spots, or cloudy yellow patches on the now more porous enamel. This condition is often caused by excessive fluoride in one’s drinking water, or taking fluoride tablets in addition to drinking fluoridated water.
Biological Factors
The dentin, the yellowish inner layer protected by the enamel, becomes more visible with gradual wear down of the protective enamel as you age. Enamel thickness, is an inherited trait, and the thinner your enamel is, the more your dentin will show through regardless of how well you brush your teeth. In fact, aggressive brushing with a medium to hard-bristled brush can wear down Emmel prematurely. Always use an ultra-soft toothbrush and be less when forceful brushing.
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