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It\u2019s easy to think all stained teeth are alike, at least at first glance. You could easily assume that each has the same causes, traits, and so on. Still, you\u2019d be in the wrong; the truth is that there are several different types of tooth stains. You\u2019ll need to know about these in detail to ensure your smile stays white and bright<\/a>. That being the case, please keep reading to learn about the types of tooth stains and how to treat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Major Types of Tooth Stains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if they seem similar initially, tooth stains come in three distinct types. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extrinsic or \u2018Surface\u2019 Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Extrinsic tooth stains develop on the surface of your teeth. In general, they occur when dark particles from foods, drinks, and similar sources cover your enamel. These bits can wedge into the pores of your teeth and distort their coloring, making your smile look off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable sources of extrinsic tooth stains include coffee, wine, berries, cigarettes, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intrinsic or \u2018Interior\u2019 Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Intrinsic stains (per their name) are those below a tooth\u2019s surface. Unlike extrinsic ones, they develop when particles and other forces gather beneath your enamel and stain a tooth\u2019s inner (but visible) regions. That means they can be resistant to certain whitening products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some sources of intrinsic stains are excess fluoride, medications, tooth trauma, and decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age-Related Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Age-related stains come about through the aging process. In particular, they form when the enamel on your teeth wears away and exposes the underlying dentin. Such stains often worsen from extrinsic causes like dark-colored meals and tobacco, and they can become glaring in old age. (Dentin naturally darkens with time.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Dentists Remove Tooth Stains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic dentists have several ways to remove the three types of tooth stains. In fact, they can often treat the discoloration with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n