A Simple Guide to Tooth Discoloration and Related Diseases (A

A Simple Guide to Tooth Discoloration and Related Diseases (A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions)

Teeth discoloration is seen as teeth that have stained yellow or darker and presents as a blemish on the facial appearance of a person.

It can affect self esteem.

What are the causes of Tooth Discoloration?

Discoloration can be caused by:

A. External factors stain the outer layer of the tooth and include

1. Smoking,

2. Beverages such as coffee, wine, cola

3. Foods such as apples and potatoes.

B. Internal factors affect the inner structure of the tooth (the dentin) causing it to darken or become yellowish through:

1. Excessive exposure to fluoride during early childhood

2. Tetracycline antibiotics use during the second half of pregnancy and children 8 years old or younger.

3. Tooth injury in a child with damage to the developing permanent tooth.

4. Systemic illness during tooth formation such as hemolytic disease of the newborn

5. Ageing discoloration - the dentin turns yellow naturally with ageing making the teeth look discolored.

6. Infection (dental caries) results in greyish discoloration.

7. Dentinogenesis imperfecta â€“

Rare condition in which children are born with gray, amber or purple discolorations in the teeth

8. Amelogenesis imperfecta â€“

Genetic condition in which enamel formed during tooth development is abnormal and causes discoloration of teeth.

What are the symptoms of Tooth Discoloration?

Symptoms include:

1. Stains on the enamel such as yellow or brown spots.

2. Yellow stains on the teeth from dentin showing through the worn away enamel.

How is the diagnosis of Tooth discoloration made?

Diagnosis

A dental examination can diagnose tooth discoloration.

What is the treatment of Tooth Discoloration?

Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause of the discoloration and may include.

1. Tooth hygiene -proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques

2. Avoid foods and beverages that can cause stains

3. Microabrasion of the stains on the outer surface of teeth

4. Bonding -tooth can be covered with a color-matched composite bonding material

5. Veneers are color-matched thin ceramic shells that cover the outer surfaces of the teeth.

6. Applying a bleaching agent to the enamel of the teeth.

a. Vital bleaching over-the-counter whitening agents or in-office whitening procedures

b. Non-vital bleaching

7. Intrinsic stains that are caused by damage to a nerve or blood vessel in a tooth sometimes can be prevented such as removing the inner part of the tooth (the pulp) followed by non-vital bleaching.

What are the preventive measures of Tooth Discoloration?

Prevention

With some healthy lifestyle changes, teeth discoloration can be prevented.

1. Heavy coffee drinkers can reduce intake

2. smokers can consider quitting.

3. dental hygiene through regular brushing, flossing or

4. have teeth cleaned by a dentist every 6-12 months.

Prognosis

The prognosis is very good for teeth stains caused by external factors such as smoking, beverages.

Stains caused by internal factors may be harder to remove.

However with modern methods of removal of tooth discoloration, the teeth are can be whitened in most cases resulting in a bright smile and better self esteem.

Why it is important for people to whiten their teeth?

When toothpastes are no longer capable of giving people that shiny and bright smile, teeth whitening method is the only alternative left.

Having the perfect white teeth have long been advertised by toothpaste and other tooth products.

One of the options that they have is teeth whitening.

The perfect candidates for teeth whitening are those that have teeth that are discolored because of age, due to possible smoking and many other factors.

Once tooth whitening is found out to work effectively as seen in advertisement and TV programs, more and more people are enticed to try them out for themselves.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter 1 Tooth Discoloration

Chapter 2 Dental Decay

Chapter 3 Gingivitis

Chapter 4 Best Tooth Whitening Methods

Chapter 5 Home Tooth Whitening Method
Country USA
Author Kenneth Kee
Binding Kindle Edition
Format Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
NumberOfPages 32
PublicationDate 2012-10-08
ReleaseDate 2012-10-08

Country	USA
Author	Kenneth Kee
Binding	Kindle Edition
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
NumberOfPages	32
PublicationDate	2012-10-08
ReleaseDate	2012-10-08

A Simple Guide to Tooth Discoloration and Related Diseases (A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions)