{"id":255,"date":"2024-10-02T21:10:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T21:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calimesadentist.net\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2024-11-25T21:12:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T21:12:15","slug":"did-parents-give-yellow-teeth-dental-staining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calimesadentist.net\/blog\/2024\/10\/02\/did-parents-give-yellow-teeth-dental-staining\/","title":{"rendered":"Did My Parents Give Me Yellow Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calimesadentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x220.png\" alt=\"Man looking off to the side, wondering if his dental stains are genetic \" class=\"wp-image-256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calimesadentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.calimesadentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This time of year really makes you think about family. Maybe you\u2019re going down memory lane, fondly remembering past Thanksgivings and Christmases. Or maybe you\u2019re starting to wonder whether your yellowish teeth are hereditary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the smiles in your holiday family photos look suspiciously discolored, there is actually a good chance your struggles are genetic. To solve this generational mystery, keep reading and learn how your relations might have contributed to the color of your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genetics and Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, the way your teeth look have a lot to do with genetics. Let\u2019s focus on these three factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enamel thickness. <\/strong>Genes determine how thick the outermost layer (enamel) of your teeth is. If they create thinner enamel, you\u2019re more likely to see the yellowy hue of the dentin layer sitting just beneath the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amelogenesis imperfecta. <\/strong>This hereditary condition affects how your enamel develops, significantly contributing to your smile\u2019s natural color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dentogenesis imperfecta<\/strong>. Similarly, this condition affects your dentin. If it\u2019s passed down to you, it can make your teeth appear tarnished or even translucent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, dentogenesis imperfecta in particular can be tricky to treat, because the discoloration lies deeper inside your teeth. That doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re out of luck, though! Your dentist has a few tricks up their sleeve for dealing with all kinds of dental staining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Solutions for Discoloration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenging yellow hues like the kind caused by dentogenesis imperfecta or especially deep stains can be concealed by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calimesadentist.net\/porcelain-veneers.html\">dental veneers<\/a>.<\/strong> These are thin, tooth-like shells that your dentist can adhere to the front-facing portion of your (not-so) pearly whites. They don\u2019t technically get rid of the discoloration, but effectively hide it behind beautifully customized facades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the simpler surface-level stains, your dentist can set you up with a personalized take-home <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calimesadentist.net\/teeth-whitening.html\">whitening treatment<\/a><\/strong>. They\u2019ll provide you with a set of custom-fitting trays and a professional grade whitening gel. Apply the gel to your trays and wear them as instructed, and within 10 to 14 days, you\u2019ll have a brilliantly white smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Solution is Right for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With their professional skills, your dentist will be able to help you determine which dental cosmetic treatment is best for you and your genetically unique teeth. They can also spot-check you for cavities and gum disease, which could interfere with achieving a whiter smile. Basically, trust your dentist to guide you, and they won\u2019t disappoint!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calimesadentist.net\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Scott Parker<\/a> earned his dental degree from Loma Linda University and is actively involved in a number of professional organizations. He believes that every smile has a story to tell, and if yours involves dental staining and the genetics of your ancestors, he\u2019ll help you find a cosmetic dental solution that works! To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calimesadentist.net\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Parker\u2019s office about teeth whitening or dental veneers, call 909-795-6019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This time of year really makes you think about family. Maybe you\u2019re going down memory lane, fondly remembering past Thanksgivings and Christmases. Or maybe you\u2019re starting to wonder whether your yellowish teeth are hereditary! If the smiles in your holiday family photos look suspiciously discolored, there is actually a good chance your struggles are genetic. 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