Amelogenesis

What Causes Discoloration of Teeth?

Some people feel a bright white smile makes you appear younger and more attractive. Some people naturally have darker teeth than others, but even if you're born with very white teeth, over time they may darken or discolor due to a variety of...

Genetic Diseases of the Teeth

Genetic diseases are caused by gene mutations that are inherited from one or both parents. Certain genetic diseases can cause abnormalities in the teeth, affecting the rate of development of primary (baby) and secondary (adult) teeth or their...

What Are the Causes of Yellow Teeth?

Yellow stains can stand between you and the perfect, pearly white smile you crave. The causes of yellow teeth are wide and varied but can often be resolved with changes in your lifestyle, over-the-counter tooth whitening kits or bleaching products...

Dark Teeth in Children

Teeth are normally white or yellowish-white. Baby teeth tend to be whiter than their adult successors. Discoloration of the teeth can affect just one tooth, some teeth or even all of the teeth in the mouth, depending on the cause. Determining the...