We recently saw a case for a child with stained teeth; the mom was concerned that the staining is not going away!

Upon a closer look, the staining appeared to be coming from inside the tooth structure. Unfortunately, these of kind of stains are considered permanent at least for that current dentition. For that case , we told the mom that on the bright side, the adult dentition might not have any staining on it .

You might wonder how come?

As our teeth starts developing inside the jawbone at an embryonic age, if certain medications were consumed by the mother, they would transfer to the enamel of the forming teeth at that age.

A medication called Tetracycline is known for its notorious staining for human teeth especially if it was taken any age prior to age of 8 years old .

How to cover the staining ?

Depending on the severity of the stain, as it can range from grey to brown ,options to cover the staining are :

• Professional whitening: High-strength bleaching agents can help lighten the stains, but multiple sessions may be needed and results can vary. 
• Veneers: Porcelain veneers can be applied to the front of the teeth to cover the discoloration and correct other imperfections like chips or gaps. 
• Crowns: In severe cases, dental crowns may be necessary to cover the stained teeth. 

Don’t forget, that meeting with your dentist will allow you to explore the options specific to your case.