{"id":71,"date":"2021-09-17T22:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T22:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=71"},"modified":"2021-10-05T22:05:07","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T22:05:07","slug":"gray-teeth-denton-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/17\/gray-teeth-denton-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes and Solutions to Gray Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Everyone wants to have beautiful, white teeth. However, this simply isn\u2019t the reality for many people. Discoloration exists in a wide variety of shades, from yellow anywhere to blue or even gray. There are numerous reasons why teeth can become gray over time, but it doesn\u2019t always mean that you have to settle with them. Continue reading to learn about the different causes of gray teeth and how your dentist can help you improve the appearance of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Causes of Gray Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Antibiotic Exposure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to the Journal of International Oral Health, exposure to the infection fighting antibiotic, tetracycline, while in the womb or as a young child can cause the future adult teeth to become discolored. Teeth at are affected end up developing either blue-gray or yellow-brown stains, often in horizontal stripes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Restorations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have an amalgam filling, metal crown, or another restoration in your mouth, this can cause your teeth to be on the blueish or gray side. This is most common with older dental restorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dead Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you notice that just one or a few teeth turn blue or gray, this could indicate that the teeth have died. This can be caused by any issue that cuts off blood flow to the tooth. Trauma to the tooth may not result in a change of color for several years, so a lot of the time, people don\u2019t even realize what causes the discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentinogenesis Imperfecta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This rare, hereditary disorder of tooth development can make primary and permanent teeth appear blue or gray. This condition also weakens the teeth, making them more prone to damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth will become discolored over time as you age. This can cause them to appear more yellow or grayish-blue as time goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Gray Teeth Be Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To correct discoloration, your dentist<\/a> may recommend one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n