{"id":1208,"date":"2021-09-07T19:39:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/?p=1208"},"modified":"2021-10-25T19:40:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T19:40:22","slug":"can-discolored-and-stained-teeth-be-hereditary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/07\/can-discolored-and-stained-teeth-be-hereditary\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Discoloration: Can It Be Hereditary?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you have stained or discolored teeth? Don\u2019t worry \u2013 plenty of people do. However, just because it\u2019s common doesn\u2019t make it any less embarrassing. It can be a great source of insecurity for some people, making them want to hide their smiles every chance they get. If your efforts to fix stained teeth were futile, it could be because it\u2019s genetic. Read along to learn how genetics can affect the color of your teeth and how your cosmetic dentist can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Teeth Yellow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, tooth staining and discoloration result from lifestyle factors like consuming dark-colored beverages and using tobacco products. However, others may have a discolored smile because of genetics. For example, thicker, white enamel can be inherited, just like more transparent tooth enamel can run in families. Since the layer underneath the enamel (dentin) is yellow, the thinner the enamel is, the more yellowed your teeth will appear \u2013 even if you take excellent care of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Genetics Cause Tooth Discoloration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at two inherited conditions that can cause tooth staining or discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n