{"id":148,"date":"2022-08-12T03:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T03:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2022-09-21T03:47:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T03:47:36","slug":"3-kinds-of-tooth-stains-and-how-to-remove-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/12\/3-kinds-of-tooth-stains-and-how-to-remove-them\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Kinds of Tooth Stains and How to Remove Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Like most people, you probably think all tooth stains are the same. After all, aren\u2019t they caused by the same issues, even if they differ a bit in color? However, the truth is quite the opposite: There are three types of tooth stains, each with unique causes. Therefore, you need to know their differences to get proper treatment<\/a>. Luckily, your San Diego dentist is here to help you. Read on to learn about different tooth stains and how to remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are the Types of Tooth Stains?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, tooth stains come in three types: extrinsic, intrinsic, and age-related. Each has its own causes, meaning they often benefit from different treatments. Consider the factors listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extrinsic Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Extrinsic tooth stains occur on your teeth\u2019s surface layer. In other words, they only reach your pearly whites\u2019 enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common causes of this stain type are residues from foods, drinks, or tobacco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intrinsic Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to extrinsic ones, intrinsic stains happen beneath a tooth\u2019s surface. As a result, they tend to look grayish rather than yellow or brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intrinsic stains can stem from medications, tooth trauma, tooth decay, excess fluoride, and genetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age-Related Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Age-related tooth stains combine aspects of both intrinsic and extrinsic tooth staining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, enamel naturally wears away as you age. Plus, the dentin underneath it yellows too. Consequently, your teeth can appear yellowish once you reach your senior years. This effect can get worse when you eat tooth-staining foods and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can a Dentist Treat These Stains?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on which tooth stains you have, you could benefit from one (or more) of the following treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n