The Causes of Teeth Stains

A recent AOL Health Article explains that medicine, such as certain antibiotics, excessive fluoride, genetics and aging, dental damage and "dark drinks" (think coffee and cola) are the main causes for stains of teeth.

There are two main types of staining on teeth, one is plaque, and the other is when the actual tooth itself is stained.

Plaque, the bacteria that accumulates on your teeth and which you brush to get rid of, can cause a discoloration of the teeth when it forms. If left for a long time, it can eventually cause stains in the actual dentin of the teeth due to the acidic byproducts the bacteria produces.

When your teeth are intrinsically stained, meaning the soft inner layer of dentin is stained, this causes teeth to become another color permanently. This same effect is what happens in the entire teeth whitening process. Your teeth are stained intrinsically in order to produce a desired shade or color.

If your teeth are the desired color which you want them now, you can simply brush your teeth and ward most of the harmful effects of plaque and staining away. If you're still worried, stop drinking and using the aforementioned articles that could stain your teeth.