Black or stained teeth should be checked by a dentist to rule out serious problems.
There Are a Few Causes of Black or Stained Teeth
Black teeth can be a sign of an underlying decay or cavities that should be addressed as soon as possible.
However, black teeth may also be the result of staining. Different foods and drinks can leave behind a bit of pigment, causing the teeth to turn black.
Teeth owe their color to the high amount of calcium found in the outer layer of the teeth, known as the enamel.
Over time, additional elements left behind by foods and drinks can start to make teeth yellow or gray. If the teeth turn black, however, a person should visit a dentist as soon as possible.
Solutions for stained teeth including whitening, veneers and porcelain crowns.
What can fix Dark or Stained Teeth?
The most conservative solution would be whitening. Often times after your cleaning it is realized that the staining may extrinsic where the staining is on the outside of the tooth. However, stains maybe intrinsic which means the dark color is coming from the inside. If this is the case porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns may be needed to completely cover the dark or stained tooth.
