Stains on Kids’ Teeth in Houston, TX | Dassani Dentistry (2024)

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How do you fix kids stained teeth? ›

Teeth stained from food or drink can be treated with a simple solution of baking soda and lemon juice. You can add a few drops of lemon juice to baking soda and mix it into a paste that can be used when your child is brushing their teeth.

Good oral hygiene is a key part of overall dental health, and logically in fighting staining or discoloration. You should be brushing your teeth twice daily for two minutes and flossing once. Consider brushing your teeth also after you've eaten or drank something that has the potential to cause stains.

These plaques usually have a brown color, and it's a sign of tooth decay and cavities in children. This problem may lead to dental cavities spreading and ending with dental carries, and possible damage to the permanent teeth underlying it.

The simple answer is that a discolored and dark tooth is sort of like a bruise. When your child's tooth is damaged, the blood supply inside the tooth may be damaged, too. This results in a grayish or purplish discoloration of the tooth.

Stain removal can be achieved during a routine hygiene appointment where the teeth are cleaned with an ultrasonic scaler and hand instruments to remove plaque deposits. The teeth are then polished with either conventional prophy polish or 'Air-flow'.

If your child's teeth are not being brushed at least twice a day for 2+ minutes, bacteria-filled plaque and tartar (hardened and calcified plaque) can form on their teeth. Plaque can attract stains from foods and beverages, and tartar has a yellowish-brown color that may also discolor the teeth.

The good news is that if the stains are on the surface of your teeth, they can likely be cleaned. Start by scheduling an appointment with your dentist for a professional cleaning. Your dental hygienist can use an ultrasonic device and dental hygiene instruments to scrape away black stains and tartar on your teeth.

Brown teeth stains often respond well to teeth whitening systems. If you have brown teeth stains due to smoking, a combination of products including those from the Crest 3D White collection, may help reduce brown teeth stains and prevent them from recurring. But it's important to be realistic.

While professional dental treatments can effectively remove stains between teeth, it is still essential to maintain good oral hygiene and follow preventive measures to minimize the chances of new stains forming. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups can help prevent the recurrence of stains.

Why are my 5 year old's teeth turning brown? ›

Acidic drinks and foods can gradually wear away tooth enamel. This can result in dull, discolored teeth that appear yellow or gray. Sugary foods and drinks can also increase your child's risk of developing tooth decay, which can cause teeth to appear brown or dark in color.

When enamel starts to wear away, your child's teeth may appear gray or yellow in color. In addition to damaging tooth enamel, foods and drinks high in sugar can increase the risk of your child developing cavities. If your child has tooth decay, you might see dark spots on their teeth.

What to expect if a tooth turns gray. Gray teeth may not go back to their original color unless they're treated with whitening agents. If you don't get the results you want from at-home treatment, your dentist may recommend in-office bleaching or veneers.

If your kid develops discoloration and there is no infection, there is a high chance that the tooth will fall out eventually, and a healthy tooth will grow in some time. So, if you think your grey tooth will turn white again, yes, it is possible, but it may take some time.

Tooth discoloration from vitamin deficiency often occurs in people who don't get enough vitamin D. Without exposure to sunlight or other sources of this vitamin, the dentin that forms the core of the teeth cannot fully regenerate and build new layers.

For stains from food and drink or plaque on the tooth's surface, you might try making a paste from a few drops of lemon juice and baking soda. Once per week, simply combine the two ingredients and have your child brush their teeth with them. Leave on for 1 or 2 minutes before brushing again, then rinsing well.

Often, pediatric dentists recommend avoiding commercial whitening products for children, especially if the child still has some of their baby teeth. These products may contain more aggressive ingredients that can cause increased tooth sensitivity and weakened enamel.

Extrinsic stains are caused by external sources, such as food and drinks, tobacco use, and poor dental hygiene. They occur on the surface of your teeth and can usually be removed with professional cleaning or teeth whitening methods.

Cosmetic dentistry addresses stains and discoloration by either removing them with a bleaching agent or covering up the tooth with a restoration so any stains on it are not visible. The treatment approach that the dentist decides to go with depends on the reason the patient's teeth are stained.