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How do I get rid of deep stains on my front teeth?

I am a 45 year old male. I want to know how can I get rid of deep stains on my front teeth?

8 Answers

You may have already tried tooth bleaching, but if not that may be your best first step. However, if bleaching does not work well enough for you, then consider porcelain or composite veneers to cover the teeth.
Hello,

If you have not already, get a cleaning and polishing. It really depends on whether they are surface stains or discoloration inside of the teeth. For deeper stains, do bleaching. For surface stains that do not respond to regular cleaning, find a dentist that does enamel microabrasion. This removes a tiny bit from the outer enamel.
Start with getting your teeth cleaned at a dental office.
That will require professional whitening probably. You could try crest white strips that you can buy in the drugstore
That is a great question many people might have as well. Unfortunately there are many different types of stains and different causes and resolutions for them. Some can be treated with targeted bleaching techniques, others may require conservative in office enameloplasty(outer tooth surface polishing) treatments and even others may require more invasive conservative restorations. So you need to consult with your dentist who may be knowledgeable in these various techniques,or can direct to a clinician who is.
Great question. If you have deep stains that you can not remove with toothpaste, then you need the services of your dentist. Depending upon the stain and the depth, there are several options than you can discuss with him or her. Ultimately your situation will require some sort of treatment from a dental professional.

I hope this helps.
Steven Chamish, DDS
It depends on what is causing the staining? Tartar, cavities, large consumption of coffee, tea, or red wine can cause staining. See a dental office
You can try over the counter whitening products followed by whitening toothpaste to keep the teeth from going back to that color longer. If you experience any sensitivity stop. Use a fluoride toothpaste that also contains potassium nitate as active ingredients for add least 2 weeks than try whitening again. If still sensitive you may have thin or no enamel in areas and should consult with your provider. Most dentists also provide whitening products that are prescription strength and are more effective than over the counter brands.