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Teeth whitening is either bringing back the teeth to the natural shade or going beyond the natural color tone. Such process of whitening is possible by removing stains on the teeth. Stains can be formed by beverages you have, intake of tobacco or by the formation of calculus or tartar on the teeth. Teeth whitening, restoration of the original tooth shade can be done only by professional dentists or by following oral hygiene methods at home. Teeth turn yellow by two ways – inner part of teeth called dentin turns yellowish due to aging, and outer portion turns yellow due to staining. Causes Of Tooth Discoloration Over time your teeth may lose its natural color for several reasons: Food and drink – Red wine, coffee, and tea are some significant drinks which cause stains on the teeth                                                       ...

What Is Tooth Discoloration? Tooth discoloration can happen due to staining on the surface or due to changes in the tooth. Different types of tooth discoloration are: External It occurs when the enamel (the outside layer of the tooth) gets stained. Wine, caffeine, cola or other drinks or foods can cause staining of teeth. Smoking also causes external staining of teeth. Internal It happens when dentin (the inner structure of the tooth)  gets a yellow tint or darkens. This type of discoloration is possible due to factors such as: During early childhood, you had excessive exposure to fluoride. During the second half of pregnancy, your mother used tetracycline antibiotics. You were eight years old or younger when you used tetracycline antibiotics. You suffered trauma that affected a tooth when you were a young child. For example, an accidental fall can damage the still-developing permanent tooth. You suffered trauma in one or more permanent teeth, and interna...