What causes teeth to become discolored?
Factors include foods, drinks (like coffee or red wine), tobacco use, medications, trauma, age, and genetics.
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Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Factors include aging, gum disease, tooth loss, bruxism (teeth grinding), or the natural growth of the jawbone.
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.
Brush at a 45-degree angle to the gums using short, tooth-wide strokes and using fluoride toothpaste. Also, don’t forget to brush your tongue!
They consist of brackets (attached to teeth), archwires (that guide tooth movement), and bands or ties (that secure the wire to brackets).
It increases the risk of gum disease, tooth loss, oral cancer, slows healing, causes bad breath, and stains teeth.
Invisalign aligners can often be worn with dental crowns or bridges held in place with temporary cement, but consult with your orthodontist for personalized advice.