You’re proud of your smile, so you do all you can to keep it
looking as bright and as healthy as possible. Unfortunately, that doesn’t
always guarantee that your smile will remain beautiful and blemish-free. A
tooth infection, systemic illness, some medications, and habits like smoking or
excessive alcohol consumption can dull and stain your teeth in spite of good hygiene.
Even the foods and beverages you consume routinely leave their marks on your
teeth. Professional teeth whitening can help erase most stubborn surface stains, but understanding the main reasons why food tarnishes your smile can help you prevent some of
the most common teeth stains.
