The color and health of teeth largely depends on care. The sudden darkening of one or more dental units alarms the patient. The problem is not only in the aesthetic component, which undoubtedly plays an important role in the social life of a person. Healthy teeth may turn slightly yellow, but black color indicates the presence of the disease.
Teeth darkening: diseases and habits
The lifestyle of the patient affects the condition of the teeth. The causes of blackening are divided into internal and external.
Most likely, the teeth turned black due to such bad habits:
Smoking. Nicotinic acid contained in cigarettes penetrates into the enamel.
The use of products with strong chemical dyes. The more a person consumes food with artificial pigment, the sooner the color of the teeth changes. Food and drinks with natural pigmentation also lead to darkening: red wine, black tea, coffee.
Poor oral hygiene. Irregular and superficial cleaning contributes to the accumulation of plaque in hard-to-reach places. Deposits harden, thicken and darken.
The internal causes of black teeth should be taken more seriously. A change in the color and structure of the teeth can be a symptom of diseases of the internal organs.
Internal pathologies that lead to darkening of the teeth:
long-term use of antibiotics
excess and deficiency of fluoride in the body
systemic diseases (porphyria, cystic fibrosis)
Blackening of baby teeth
Now it is difficult to find a child with perfectly healthy teeth. The primary reasons lie in the environment and the health of the parents. Milk teeth quickly deteriorate from non-natural products, pathologies are transferred to permanent units.
Causes of tooth pigmentation in children:
sweets abuse
heredity
calcium absorption problems
metabolic disorder
salivary gland diseases
taking iron supplements
bacterial infection
Tooth darkened after injury: causes, treatment
Why does a tooth darken after a blow? Trauma leads to hemorrhage into the tooth cavity. We are accustomed to think of a tooth as something solid, but it also contains blood vessels. A sharp blow damages the neurovascular plexus. Food stops, the tooth dies. Over time, cavities form in it, the color becomes black.
An injured tooth needs treatment. The procedure is similar to the treatment of pulpitis. The dentist removes damaged tissues, puts a whitening filling. In some cases, the procedure is performed twice with the replacement of the filling material.
Dental and oral care
With proper oral care, you can forget about black plaque and darkening. Many people brush their teeth incorrectly. Consult with your dentist. The doctor will teach you how to properly carry out hygiene procedures. At the reception, you can immediately see where the plaque accumulates, which areas require careful attention of the patient.
How to restore healthy color to teeth?
There are many preparations (gels, strips, special toothpastes, mouthguards) for home use that allow you to lighten black. They are less aggressive than professional products, but I still strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor in advance.
Professional whitening techniques include:
laser, ultrasonic cleaning with whitening
endo-bleaching with blackening of the canal (the inside of the tooth is filled with a whitening solution)
correction with veneers (linings are installed on units that have lost their attractiveness)
crown prosthetics
Prevention of diseases of the teeth and gums
You can prevent darkening of your teeth by following these simple tips:
brush your teeth thoroughly 2 times a day, use dental floss and rinse after meals
limit or completely eliminate coffee, strong tea
Do not smoke
undergo preventive examination at the dentist once every six months
do professional cleaning
do not bite nails, seeds, hard foods (crackers, nuts)
treat teeth on time