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<\/a>In our last blog post<\/a>, we talked briefly about the teeth whitening<\/a> options available at Giamberardino Dental Care<\/a>. In today\u2019s post, we\u2019ll look at the question posed in the title: why do teeth become discolored in the first place?\n\nThere\u2019s no single reason. Instead, teeth discoloration is the result of several combined factors, including:\n\n\t- Foods<\/li>\n\t
- Beverages (coffees, teas, sodas, and wines)<\/li>\n\t
- Aging<\/li>\n\t
- Medications (tetracycline)<\/li>\n\t
- Excessive fluoride use<\/li>\n\t
- Genetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOne way to avoid stains is to cut back on, or even avoid, foods that are known to contribute to them. In cases where discoloration may be genetic, though, avoiding specific foods or drinks may not help. The same can also be said of brushing and flossing. While brushing and flossing are great for your oral health, they aren\u2019t guaranteed to make your smile whiter.\n\nWhich is why, if you\u2019ve dreamed of having a whiter smile, we recommend scheduling an appointment with our Medford<\/strong> office. During just a short appointment with Dr. Giamberardino<\/a>, we can examine your smile and recommend a treatment that will be able to help you. In some cases, it may not be in-office<\/strong> or at-home teeth whitening<\/strong>. In other cases, it may be that a different cosmetic dentistry<\/a> option would be better, like porcelain veneers<\/a> or cosmetic bonding.\n\nGet started on your smile makeover today. Call<\/a> Giamberardino Dental Care<\/strong> to schedule your appointment. We serve patients from Medford, Winchester, Somerville, Malden, Everett, and surrounding areas.<\/strong>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In our last blog post, we talked briefly about the teeth whitening options available at Giamberardino Dental Care. In today\u2019s post, we\u2019ll look at the question posed in the title: why do teeth become discolored in the first place? There\u2019s no single reason. Instead, teeth discoloration is the result of several combined factors, including: Foods Beverages (coffees, teas, sodas, and wines) Aging Medications (tetracycline) Excessive fluoride use Genetics One way to avoid stains is to cut back on, or even avoid, foods that are known to contribute to them. In cases where discoloration may be genetic, though, avoiding specific foods or drinks may not help. The same can also be said of brushing and flossing. 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<\/a>In