{"id":1794,"date":"2022-02-23T12:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T17:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2022-03-08T11:33:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T16:33:14","slug":"stained-teeth-and-are-they-hereditary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/23\/stained-teeth-and-are-they-hereditary\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Stained Teeth Hereditary?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you see stained teeth<\/a>, you might automatically assume they occur because of poor oral hygiene or consuming too many dark-colored foods and beverages. However, this may not be the issue at all. Instead, it may be that your genetics are the culprit. Here are three services designed to eliminate stains and improve the look of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Link Between Genetics and Tooth Discoloration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentinogenesis imperfecta and amelogenesis imperfecta are two hereditary disorders that can cause your teeth to turn from white to either a bluish-gray or yellowish-brown color. Your teeth can become brittle and break easily while also developing tooth decay as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But even if genetic disorders are not the problem, the color of your teeth may be hereditary, causing you to have a more yellow tinge instead of white. As a result, using any DIY whitening kit at home will prove useless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Recapture a Whiter Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No matter what is affecting the color of your smile, some of the most effective treatment options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n