Over time, tooth enamel can change color. Enamel stains may appear light brown, yellow, pink, black, gray or as white spots. Many things can cause teeth to become discolored:
- genetics -- tooth color can run in the family
- aging
- trauma to the teeth
- illness
- medications, such as tetracycline
- exposure to certain foods, beverages and tobacco over time
- ingesting more-than-optimal amounts of fluoride while teeth are developing, before they erupt
Over time, tooth enamel can change color. Enamel stains may appear
light brown, yellow, pink, black, gray or as white spots. Many
things can cause teeth to become discolored: genetics -- tooth
color can run in the family aging trauma to...
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American Dental Association answered:Over time, tooth enamel can change color. Enamel stains may appear light brown, yellow, pink, black, gray or as white spots. Many things can cause teeth to become discolored: