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Can Tooth Stains Be Hereditary?

June 22, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — edmonddental @ 4:44 pm
A man with severe tooth stains

Often enough, discolored teeth aren’t hard to fix. You can usually whiten them with proper brushing or a store-bought bleaching kit. Still, the issue may be oddly persistent for you. When that happens, keep in mind that genes can cause tooth stains as well. Your inheritance from your parents doesn’t just cover height and eye color. Luckily, dental practices can treat gene-related discoloration. Here’s a summary of how genes relate to tooth stains and how a dentist can help.

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