Teeth Discoloration???

Recently my teeth have started to become discolored. usually my teeth are all one color but recently they have started to get white splotches on the bottom half. I think that it could be because I am a swimmer or because I have been sick and the plaque that gets on them overnight might be what is causing the discoloration the last thing might be due to the fact that I have been using whitening tooth paste and it is splotching my teeth. They have not been like this all my life so if anyone has any ideas that would would be great. Thanks

Teeth Discoloration???
Foods/drinks. Coffee, tea, colas, wines, and certain fruits and vegetables (for example, apples and potatoes) can stain your teeth.





Tobacco use. Smoking or chewing tobacco can stain teeth.


Poor dental hygiene. Inadequate brushing and flossing to remove plaque and stain-producing substances like coffee and tobacco can cause tooth discoloration.


Disease. Several diseases that affect enamel (the hard surface of the teeth) and dentin (the underlying material under enamel) can lead to tooth discoloration. In addition, treatments for certain conditions can also affect tooth color. For example, head and neck radiation and chemotherapy can cause teeth discoloration. In addition, certain infections in pregnant mothers can cause tooth discoloration in the infant by affecting enamel development.


Medications. The antibiotics tetracycline and doxycycline are known to discolor teeth when given to children whose teeth are still developing (before the age of 8). Mouth rinses and washes containing chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride can also stain teeth. Antihistamines (like Benadryl), antipsychotic drugs, and antihypertensive medications also cause teeth discoloration.


Dental materials. Some of the materials used in dentistry, such as amalgam restorations, especially silver sulfide-containing materials, can cast a gray-black color to teeth.


Advancing age. As you age, the outer layer of enamel on your teeth gets worn away revealing the natural yellow color of dentin.


Genetics. Some people have naturally brighter or thicker enamel than others.


Environment. Excessive fluoride either from environmental sources (naturally high fluoride levels in water) or from excessive use (fluoride applications, rinses, toothpaste, and fluoride supplements taken by mouth) can cause teeth discoloration.


Trauma. For example, damage from a fall can disturb enamel formation in young children whose teeth are still developing. Trauma can also cause discoloration to adult teeth.


How Can I Prevent Teeth Discoloration?


By making a few simple lifestyle changes, you may be able to prevent teeth discoloration. For example, if you are a coffee drinker and/or smoker, consider cutting back or quitting all together. Also, improve your dental hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly and getting your teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist every 6 months.





If your teeth appear to be an abnormal color without ready explanation and, if other symptoms are also present, make an appointment to see your dentist.





What Treatment Options Are Available to Whiten Teeth?


Treatment options can vary depending on the cause of the discoloration and may include.





Using proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques
Reply:Mine do the same thing. Ask your dentist.
Reply:Get a bleaching kit from your dentist. This will get them all evenly white. It worked for me! Good luck!
Reply:i got a whitening kit from my dentist and they said when whitening your teeth,even with whitening toothpaste, its normal for white spots to appear at first then it will even out.


so no worries
Reply:I used to have those to, my dentist told me it was a sign of calcium deficiency (might be a different problem for you though). He suggested that I take a calcium supplement everyday. Of course you should not do that on your own without asking your dentist or doctor first, since your problem may be different.





Do you usually drink a lot of milk and eat dairy products?, if you do than your calcium intake is probably fine. If not, then ask your doctor, you may need to take supplements. Calcium is VERY important, especially for women. Talk to your doctor about it. I take supplements everyday but it's better if you can get it through foods.
Reply:I'm sure you dentist will help you with this. They'll either give you special toothpaste or clean the plaque off for you which is always great.



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