{"id":186,"date":"2023-04-30T00:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T00:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2025-03-20T17:08:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:08:34","slug":"tooth-discoloration-and-genetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/30\/tooth-discoloration-and-genetics\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Your Genetics Cause Tooth Discoloration?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are many traits that are inherited from your family. From eye color to face shape, many physical traits are passed down from generation to generation. But did you know the color of your teeth can be one, too? If you seem to never be able to rid your smile of stains, even after over-the-counter teeth whitening treatments, your family tree may be the reason. Read on to learn the link between tooth discoloration and what cosmetic dental treatments<\/a> can brighten your grin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can Genetics Influence Tooth Discoloration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Staining and discoloration are commonly caused by poor oral hygiene, smoking, or consuming highly pigmented foods and drinks. This is called extrinsic staining. However, there are many cases where it\u2019s caused by genetics. There are two different types of inherited conditions that can affect the color of your smile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentinogenesis Imperfecta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This genetic condition causes grayish, transparent tooth enamel and weak, brittle teeth. This can affect either primary teeth (commonly known as \u201cbaby teeth\u201d) or permanent teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelogenesis Imperfecta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This condition is also caused by genetic mutations. It results in yellow-brown tooth discoloration and soft, fragile enamel that\u2019s prone to grooving and pitting. This condition can also increase your risk of tooth decay, chipping, cracking, and breaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can My Cosmetic Dentist Help with Staining?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the stains on your teeth never seem to disappear no matter how much you brush and floss or use store-bought whiteners, your cosmetic dentist can help! Here are some options for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n