does any1 know all the possible causes of yellow/discoloured teeth?

Answer 1

You might have a high acidic mouth. My friend had a higer level of acidic saliva in his mouth and it caused his teeth to be off white/yellowish. I did some searching on Yahoo! .. Check out the following link, hope it helps.

The light yellow stain that covers your teeth is caused by a number of things. Depending on the strength of your teeth and the enamel (the covering over the teeth), you can be more sensitive to staining. Things that you eat and drink like coffee, or tea products, soda and some heavily dyed foods like juices can cause staining. Smoking is also very bad for your teeth; it stains them with tar and also causes decay. Your teeth also naturally develop what is known as Plaque. It is a sticky, colorless deposit of bacteria that is constantly forming on teeth. Saliva, food and fluids combine to produce these deposits that collect on teeth and where teeth and gums meet. Plaque is not removed by brushing alone and can harden to form tartar (also called calculus). Tartar is a crusty like deposit that is sticky and forms bonds with the teeth and also other discolorants. A dentist can only remove this tartar. Tartar formation may also make it more difficult for you to remove new plaque and bacteria. You can help reduce the formation of Tartar by:

Brushing with ADA-accepted tartar-control toothpaste.
Having your teeth cleaned professionally at least every six months by a dentist.
Individuals vary greatly in their plaque and tartar development. For many of us, these deposits build up faster as we age. Fighting tartar is a life-long part of caring for our teeth. Keep brushing properly and the problem should be kept under control.

However, if your teeth are already stained and the whitening toothpaste is not helping, you may want to seek out other options. There is bleaching methods that can be done at home or by a dentist. They can be very expensive. There are also some new whitening systems that you can buy over the counter. TeenHealthFX suggests that you consult your dentist first, as to which ones are most beneficial before using one. They may cause damage to your teeth if they are not used properly. Your dentist will also be able to help you take care of any tartar problems you may be experiencing and look at your teeth to determine where the staining is coming from. By taking care of your teeth now, they will stick with you for many happy years to come! Log on to The American Dental Association for more information about dental hygiene.

Answer 2

It could be caused by smoking cigarettes.Maybe from doing drugs.Might have been from lack of hygiene.Could be from drinking too much coffee.It could have been caused by drinking alcholic drinks or beer.There are a lot of possibilities of what could have caused that to happen.Hope this helps answer your question.

Answer 3

I've noticed this with me too. I have these random, twingy weird migraine-like headaches. My brother told me that his dentist said those headaches are usually dental related if you aren't showing any other symptoms of a serious problem. You need to have that tooth yanked out.

Answer 4

drinking coffee, smoking, eating alot of junkfood. They all can yellow your teeth over time.
Oh yeah and not brushing your teeth very well!

Answer 5

coffee, tea, smoking, whippits (usually blue though), smoking crack, soda, too much citric acid such as orange juice, genetically thin tooth enamel...

Answer 6

smoking. eww. its a gross habit with gross side effects. its like, the biggest leader of yellow teeth.

Answer 7

well either you dont brush them properly or you drink too much tea.

Answer 8

smoking,tea,coffee & tarter buildup

Answer 9

coffee, tea, cigarettes or cigars and some medications.

Answer 10

Smoking, pop, and candy.