Willow Dental Toronto Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Our smile is very often the first thing people notice about us. A bright, white smile makes us feel confident and have a good self-image. Our teeth do, however, become discolored. There are many different causes of tooth discoloration. As we age, slight discoloration is normal, however there are some lifestyle changes you can make in order to prevent tooth discoloration, and understanding the causes helps makes preventing discoloration easier.

Tooth discoloration is treatable, through procedures including dental veneers or ZOOM! whitening, which you can receive at Willow Dental Associates in the Mississauga, Ontario area.

The causes of tooth discoloration include:
• Food and drinks. Coffee, tea, soda, red wine, and even some foods, such as apples and potatoes, can all stain your teeth.
• Tobacco. Use of tobacco products stains your teeth heavily.
• Dental hygiene. Brushing and flossing your teeth everyday will help avoid permanent discoloration.
• Diseases. There are several diseases that affect the enamel of your teeth and can lead to tooth discoloration.
• Medications. Certain medications can cause discoloration. For example, certain antibiotics can cause tooth discoloration when they are given to children whose teeth are still developing.
• Aging. Tooth discoloration is normal as we age because the enamel of our teeth slowly wears away and becomes less resistant to staining.

Knowing the above causes, you can prevent tooth discoloration by simply cutting down on soda, coffee, or tea intake, as well as ceasing to use tobacco products. These lifestyle changes not only contribute to your overall health, but your dental health as well.

If you would like to learn more about tooth discoloration, or the opportunities available to treat tooth discoloration, please contact Willow Dental Associates in Mississauga, Ontario to schedule your initial consultation.