Monday, April 20, 2009

Can teeth stains from a vitamin deficiency be removed?

My teeth have been an off-whiteish color for as long as I can remember. I brush regularly everyday. I use/have tried several whitening toothpastes but that has not helped. I was told that this discoloration is from a vitamin deficiency when I was little and my permanent teeth were forming under my baby ones, though I don%26#039;t know specifically which vitamin(s) would cause this. Would any whitening products work on my teeth? What about professional whitening methods? I really want healthy white teeth! Please help!

Can teeth stains from a vitamin deficiency be removed?
My guess is that it is due to chemical composition throughout rather than something attached to the surface. Still, there may be hope. I learned in chemistry class that some dentists have a paste that can %26quot;remineralize%26quot; teeth, and they use this in some children. You should look into that. There is one product I know of that is available by mailorder called recaldent MI or something like that. Here is the link:


http://www.gcamerica.com/mipaste.html





Be somewhat cautious when playing chemistry with your body. The ratio of minerals that the teeth are composed of is very specific. The human body is designed to maintain homeostasis and all sorts of balance, including chemical. So even supplement pills go through the body%26#039;s process and are allocated how the body %26quot;sees%26quot; fit. In the case of a cream/paste, you are applying it directly to the teeth, and it%26#039;s going to bond where it may. Too much of one mineral can make the tooth brittle or soft. So do some reading first and follow the instructions carefully- also err to the conservative side if there is any doubt.





Just be careful of dentists that do unneccessary removal of teeth so they can get practice putting in caps/veneers/false teeth. My wife%26#039;s dentist used his authority to convince my friend to remove three teeth which had no decay or no major problems (%26quot;we%26#039;re going to remove three %26#039;bad%26#039; teeth%26quot;). Now she has three fake teeth and a triple abscess in her roots due to this shoddy dentistry.





Good luck.
Reply:Talk to your dentist.





Sometimes bleaching with superoxol will help. It is often combined with veneers. Veneers cover the fronts of the teeth, but if the core of the tooth is dark, it is hard to cover. Using something like superoxol will help lighten it, so that the veneer is more likely to be success (and as %26quot;white%26quot; as you want it).
Reply:Tooth discoloration can be caused by a variety of things, including a vitamin deficiency. Before visiting a dentist for a consultation, which can be expensive, try Crest Whitestrips. They only cost $20.00-$25.00. I use them and they really do whiten. Last resort, get a consultation from your dentist or local dentist clinics are free! Good luck!
Reply:my daughter has bad kidneys, her dentist said her teeth are going to rot because of this.





now it looks like she has not brushed her teeth for about a year. there looks like grit on her teeth, they are yellow and her gums bleed excessively.





her doctor said something about vitamin dificiency but most cause of the kidneys.





I know this if off of the question but I might help
Reply:what have you done about the vitamin problem try there first and then think about whitening them.



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