Sometimes we do much effort but still black stains on teeth are formed. They not only look awful but they are also an indication of poor dental hygiene and health.
We know that times have been changing and so are the beauty standards. White teeth have become a beauty standard. A dazzling smile with white teeth looks beautiful and appealing. Moreover, it is a clear indication of properly maintained oral hygiene.
Black stains on teeth are caused due to many reasons. Some are the result of poor oral health while some may form due to bad dietary choices. Lifestyle and tooth decay could also be the reasons for these stains.
Causes of Black Stains on Teeth
Some of the most common reasons for brown or black stains on teeth are listed below.
- Buildup of tartar on your teeth
- Overuse of certain types of foods like beverages, sugary foods, tea, coffee, soda
- Frequent use of products containing nicotine like Cigarette smoking, tobacco chewing, and cigar.
- Tooth decay
- Cavity buildup
- This is a condition that happens due to excessive use of fluoride.
- Health issues, for example, celiac disease.
Types of Stains
The stains on teeth can be divided into two main types.
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Intrinsic Stains
Types of stains that affect the deeper layer of your teeth are known as intrinsic stains. They are also formed due to abnormal tooth formation. Some common causes of Intrinsic stains are as follows:
- Fluorosis
- Dead Tooth
- Congenital Diseases
- Reaction of some prescribed medicine in young children.
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Extrinsic Stains
Types of stains on the tooth enamel or outer layer of the tooth are known as extrinsic stains. The causes of extrinsic stains are listed below.
- Excess use of products containing nicotine.
- Frequent use of beverages like coffee, tea, soda, etc.
- Poor oral hygiene habits that result in the development of yellow or black colored tartar on teeth.
- Using mouthwash containing chlorhexidine for longer periods of time.
How to Get Rid of Black Stains?
In case of black stains on your teeth, we recommend that you should schedule an appointment with the dentist. He will take a closer look at your teeth and identify the issue so that he can devise a plan for treatment.
Some types of stains and their recommended treatments are described below.
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Extrinsic Stains
In most cases, extrinsic black stains are removed with the help of scaling and polishing treatment.
This treatment is a professional process used to clean the teeth. A dentist or a dental hygienist performs this treatment.
An ultrasonic scaler is used to remove the stains. This instrument uses ultrasonic vibrations to break down the layer of tartar on your teeth causing discoloration or stains. After the scaling process, polishing is done in order to level the surface of the teeth and make them more bright and shiny.
However, some stains still remain even after scaling and polishing. Therefore, it is recommended that you should change your habits and lifestyle to maintain good oral health and hygiene. At Rahman and Rahman you can get Scaling and Polishing Services as well.
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Intrinsic Stains
As mentioned earlier, intrinsic stains are on the deeper layer of the teeth which is why they are more obstinate and difficult to remove.
The solution is to get your teeth whitening treatment done by a professional dentist.
Teeth whitening treatment involves the use of kits that contain hydrogen peroxide. This element has the capacity to break into the deep layer of the teeth and helps in removing the black stains by breaking them into the form of small particles.
Teeth whitening treatment is effective to some extent. However, people with more stubborn stains are recommended by the dentist to have crowns or veneers to hide the stains.
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Tooth Decay
Black stains on teeth could also form due to tooth decay. In this case, no polishing, scaling, or whitening treatments would work.
A decayed tooth will start forming brown or black-colored cavities on your teeth. They need to be cleaned and removed properly by the dentist. This cleaning and removal process results in holes in your teeth. Therefore, a filling material is placed to cover the gaps in your teeth. This filling is made in the color to match your other teeth so that they will not appear terrible.
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Old Fillings
This can also be the cause of black stains on teeth. Sometimes, older fillings do not fit appropriately into your teeth. With the passage of time, these fillings make a gap for bacteria and cavities to build up inside those cracks. This bacterium keeps on building in the cracks and makes its way through the inside of the teeth and starts decaying the tooth. Resultantly, the outer layer of the affected tooth appears black, grey, or brown in color.
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Infection
Some infections also cause the appearance of your teeth to be black or brown n color. If the infection has gotten deeper into your teeth, then the only solution is to get a root canal done. This is a professional procedure done by a dentist in his office.
This process will make sure that all the infection is treated and after that, a crown is placed on your tooth to make it look normal like the other teeth.
Summing Up
Teeth are a vital part of our personality. Dark or black stains on teeth look really awful and leave a very negative impact on your overall personality. Therefore, you should try to find the cause and get it treated as soon as possible to restore back your bright, white smile.