Why is it important to keep your teeth clean?
- It helps to maintain your overall health. Recent studies have linked some diseases (i.e. heart disease and stroke) to oral health
- To help prevent gum disease since this is mainly caused by a buildup of plaque
- To help prevent bad breath
- The longer you leave cavities and plaque, the more it will destroy your teeth.
- So you can have a brighter smile, by not practicing good oral hygiene it can cause stained teeth.
What are some common types of teeth discolourations and what causes them?
- Brown and black stains on the surface of the teeth can be caused by habitual smoking or drinking dark coloured beverages such as tea, coffee red wine and chocolate.
- Green and orange stains on the surface of the teeth may be due to inadequate cleaning of the teeth and an accumulation of dental plaque contained bacteria or fungi
- Teeth that appear greyish-blue to brownish-yellow may be due to sickness or antibiotic tetracycline taken during tooth development
- Teeth that are greyish-black may be due to tooth decay or pulp necrosis
- Brownish-yellow or white patches on the surface of the teeth may be signs of early tooth decay, due to a disturbance during the development of the teeth or fluorosis (long term excessive fluoride ingestion)
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