Jerseyville, Litchfield, and Bethalto Locations
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Do your teeth stain easily? Are you worried that your new white fillings won't remain white for very long? Staining generally falls into one of two categories — extrinsic (external) staining, which affects the outside of the teeth, and intrinsic (internal) staining, which is discoloration of the tooth structure itself. The good news is that both can be treated and, once we determine the exact cause, there are a number of options to remedy it. You can have whiter teeth in almost no time!
External staining is generally caused by beverages or foods like red wine, tea, coffee and some spices, or even substances like tobacco. Stain that is brown, black or gray can become even worse in the presence of dental bacterial plaque and when the mouth is dry. On the other hand, internal tooth staining can make the teeth appear more yellow as a natural result of aging, or after root canal treatment when tooth structure can become more brittle and dry.
Treatment for external (extrinsic) staining includes:
Other treatment options to reverse either intrinsic or extrinsic staining include:
If you are ready to say goodbye to your stained teeth, call our office today to make an appointment. For more information about treating stained teeth, read the Dear Doctor magazine article “Tooth Staining: Getting To The Cause Of Tooth Discoloration Is The First Step Toward Successful Treatment.”
Orthodontist - Jerseyville, Varble Orthodontics, 801 W. County Road, Jerseyville IL, 62052 (618) 498-2232
Orthodontist - Litchfield, Varble Orthodontics, 1103 W. Ferdon, Litchfield, IL 62056 (217) 324-2235
Orthodontist - Bethalto, Varble Orthodontics, 705 Kansas Street, Suite A, Bethalto, IL 62010 (618) 377-2232