What Causes Discolouration of Teeth?
A number of factors contribute to the discolouration or staining of your teeth. The most common are:
Tobacco Use - Tar and nicotine are the two primary chemicals found in tobacco that cause stubborn stains on your teeth.
Food and Drink - Color pigments or chromogens found in coffee, tea, and red wines are the main reasons for a change in the colour of your teeth.
Inadequate or no care of your teeth - Some people are so lazy that brushing their teeth at least once in a day seems a big thing for them. Lethargic attitude and carelessness about oral health leads to discoloration of teeth.
Medications - High blood pressure medications, certain antihistamines and antipsychotics can change the colour of your teeth. If you are exposed to antibiotics such as tetracycline and doxycycline during your childhood or while in the womb, your teeth will become darker when you turn adult.
Age - As you age, the brightness of your teeth reduces as the enamel gets thinner and the dentin darker with the aging process.
