TRICKY STAINS ON TEETH

Dr. Richard E. Corley and his dental team reveal the reasons behind tough stains.

DESTIN, FL, October 16, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Richard Corley, dentist in Destin, FL, explains why over the counter whitening strips won't rid some patients of a darkened tooth.

"If a tooth won't respond to store bought whitening products, the problem might not be the outside of the tooth. Some teeth have intrinsic discoloration, which means the inside of the tooth is discolored. And different dental problems cause internal stains," said Dr. Corley, Destin cosmetic dentist.

Pre- and post-eruptive staining causes intrinsic discoloration, and pre-eruptive staining occurs when teeth are still in the developmental stage. Two common causes are excessive intake of fluoride (a condition called fluorosis) and exposure to tetracycline (antibiotic) at a young age. Patients will see tiny streaks or spots in the enamel. The severity of the stains depends upon a patients' oral health and the duration of exposure to fluoride or tetracycline.......