Teeth discoloration

Discoloration of teeth, Tooth yellowing, brown teeth

 

Each tooth is made up of three layers, the outermost layer is enamel which is very hard, white, and slightly transparent. The second layer is dentin which is yellow and sensitive. The last Inside there is the nerve of teeth called the pulp.

 Normal tooth color -

·      The color of the teeth of children is white like milk [bluish -white (milky -white)],
·        And in adults, there is a slight yellowish (yellowish -white)
·        The color of teeth becomes yellow with age, as the thickness of the first layer enamel decreases, and due to this its transparency increases, and the second layer which is yellow starts appearing. This is the reason that teeth become yellow with age.

·        Let’s know how many types of discoloration are present in the teeth.

1.     internal stain

2.     external stain

3.     combination of both

 

[1] internal stains- stains are present inside the tooth
[2] external stains- stains are present on the outer layer of the tooth.
[3] combination of both
 

Cause of internal staining: (before eruption of teeth in the oral cavity)
1. Such as not being able to fulfill nutrition. Vitamin A, D, C deficiency
2. Use large amounts of fluoride water for drinking.
3. Anemia 
4. Liver related disease
5. Overuse of some medicines such as tetracycline or minocycline
6. Diseases related to enamel and dentin

 
Cause of internal staining: (after the eruption of teeth in oral cavity)

 
1. Tooth injury (most common in young age)
2. Tooth cavity
3. Change on the tooth surface with age
4. inflammatory changes in the nerves of teeth

 
• cause of external stains in the teeth:

A. Non-cleaning of teeth causes plaque to accumulate on the teeth
B. Using tobacco, smoking
C. Excessive use of things like tea, coffee, red wine, curry, and cold drinks
D. Metallic dust also changes the color of teeth in workers working in factories.

 
TREATMENT :

[1] If there is any kind of habit like tobacco, tea, cigarette, all these have to be stopped.
[2] Use more vegetables and fruits in food.
[3] Use of tooth whitening toothpaste
[4] Plaque and calculus cleaning from teeth by the scaling process with the help of a dentist
[5] If a cavity is present then fill it with tooth-colored material.
[6] If there is an infection in the nerve, get a root canal treatment and put a cap on it.
[7] Teeth can also be whitened by bleaching the teeth
[8] Dental veneer is a good way to whiten teeth
 
Do not forget the rule of two most important
1. Brush for 2 minutes
2. Brush 2 times a day
3. Change the brush twice every 4 months
4. Consult with dentist 2 times a year