Frequent Ask Questions

Q.  Why Teeth Get Dark?

A. There are many causes.  The most common include genetics, aging, consumption of staining substances (smoking, coffee, tea, colas), tetracycline (antibiotic) staining, excessive fluoride, and old fillings.  Teeth whitener toothpaste can remove stain that is on the outside of the teeth.  Dentists call this extrinsic staining.  However, whitening toothpaste and professional dental cleanings will not change the color or intrinsic staining of the teeth.  That is why tooth whitening (sometimes called tooth bleaching) is so popular. 

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