Dental hygiene is important — as is taking pride in your "pearly whites." But keeping your teeth bright and white can be a challenge, with various factors causing discoloration. Dr. Ronald Santana, ...

Iron supplements may lead to tooth discoloration, affecting patients’ self-confidence and social experiences, but some may be worse than others, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral ...

Extrinsic stains are the most common type of discoloration. They form when pigments build up on the surface of enamel. These stains often result from everyday exposure to food color, drinks, and ...

We’ve all seen them — those impossibly white smiles beaming from social media, promising that you too can transform your coffee-stained teeth into pearly masterpieces. With celebrities flashing ...

Chemotherapy may lead to tooth decay or infections by weakening the immune system and slowing down the regeneration of oral cells. Side effects are usually short term, and practicing oral hygiene may ...

Tooth discoloration is classified into three main types: extrinsic (surface), intrinsic (internal), and internalized (stains that have penetrated the tooth). Common causes include diet (coffee, tea), ...

Just like cigarettes and wine, coffee is the antithesis of white teeth. Coffee’s ability to damage or stain your teeth really comes down to two factors: exposure time and frequency, Augusto Robles, ...

You can try to prevent it, but it’s inevitable: everyone’s teeth stain and yellow over time. Dark-colored foods and drinks are unavoidable in our diets, and genetics, thin enamel or poor oral hygiene ...

While professional whitening treatments will always be the strongest (and quickest) option, these at-home kits gradually break down staining with minimal irritation.