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Teeth start to lose their natural whiteness almost immediately for most people. Some children are exposed to tetracycline or doxycycline either before birth or while they still have baby teeth, and this leads to discoloration in the future.
Smoking or use of smokeless tobacco can expedite the discoloring of teeth. The two products in tobacco, tar and nicotine, combine for a familiar yellow look that only gets worse with age.
Another result of aging is the wearing down of enamel from years of brushing. Beneath the enamel is a layer called dentin, and this also has a yellowish tint.
Coffee, tea, wine, and soda are also agents of stain. In fact, pretty much any beverage except water harms the overall look and condition of your teeth.
If your teeth are not as bright as they once were due to any combination of the above, make an appointment with our expert in tooth bleaching in Northridge. Chairside bleaching can produce up to ten shades of brightness in the right candidate. Keep in mind the procedure works best on teeth with yellow staining—those patients with gray or brown staining may not qualify, or may see secondary results.
For more, contact our cosmetic dentist in Northridge.