{"id":196,"date":"2025-01-16T20:09:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T20:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.corbinfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2025-03-06T20:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T20:12:09","slug":"common-causes-of-gray-teeth-and-how-your-dentist-can-fix-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.corbinfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/16\/common-causes-of-gray-teeth-and-how-your-dentist-can-fix-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Causes of Gray Teeth and How Your Dentist Can Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As you age, there are certain things that you expect to change color, such as your hair. In fact, you may have a different hair color during childhood than you do during adulthood, and it could even change again to white or gray as you age. But while \u201cgoing gray\u201d is acceptable for hair and even considered a sign of wisdom and beauty, many people are less enthusiastic about it when it happens to their teeth! So, what causes your teeth to turn this color, and what can you do to fix it? Here\u2019s how to get your teeth out of a gray area and back to their original white!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Gray Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you think about discolored teeth, most people think of unsightly yellow or brown stains from smoking, coffee, or old age. But did you know that teeth can turn blueish or gray, too? While it\u2019s not as common, these hues can appear and can be difficult to remove with brushing alone. That\u2019s because unlike regular enamel stains, gray discoloration is often caused by stronger forces like medications. Here are a few common culprits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n