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Runs in the Family: Can Your Genes Cause Tooth Stains?

January 15, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — brsdentistry @ 12:50 pm
A man pointing to his deeply stained teeth

As you might know, stained teeth often stem from a person’s lifestyle. What you eat, how (and whether) you clean your smile, and similar factors affect whether your enamel looks white or not. That said, your discolored smile may not be your fault; specific genes also cause tooth stains. Your local Richmond dentist can even help you find out for sure. So, here’s a primer on hereditary tooth stains and how cosmetic dentistry treats them.

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