Discoloured Teeth

There are lots of external factors that cause teeth to become discoloured. Tea, coffee and red wine are common culprits, as are heavily staining spices such as turmeric.

Smokers will experience nicotine stains and, if you drink a lot of fruit juices, the acid can attack your enamel and cause a loss of whiteness.

People who neglect their dental hygiene see tartar build up and leave yellow or brown deposits on your teeth. 

While lifestyle choices are influential, they’re not the only reasons for discoloured teeth – there are medical reasons for them, too.

As we grow older, the tough enamel coating on our teeth wears thin and exposes the darker dentine layer underneath. Some people have specific enamel problems (such as the genetic condition amelogenesis imperfecta) which make their teeth more vulnerable to wear and staining.

Damage – be it through trauma or decay – can also be a major contributing factor. Patients who have undergone root canal treatment may notice their tooth becomes darker in colour.