Is your child impacted by stains on their teeth?


Does your child have stains on their teeth that don’t go away when they brush? This can be concerning and you may wonder why. While the issue may seem to be a cosmetic issue, only some staining requires a change in something they are eating or consuming in order to get the teeth back to their white color. When you first notice the staining, Dr. Fuller recommends you make an appointment to ensure that the staining is just that. Stain and not decay. If it is stain, Dr. Cameron Fuller, may recommend a cleaning and assist your child in brushing to make sure they are completing the process correctly.

Discoloration of the teeth might also be helped if you have them cut back on foods that can stain the teeth.,for example, juices with bright colors or soda can cause stains on the teeth. Also some fruits or processed foods are high in dyes that cause staining.

On the other hand you may want to increase foods that increase the whiteness of their teeth. Strawberries have natural whitening chemicals that help restore the health of their smile. Foods that have a high concentration of water in them are better than foods that decrease saliva production such as pasta and bread.

While the whiteness of their teeth may seem only cosmetic, it actually can impact the overall health of their smile as well as their self-esteem. For suggestions on more naturally whitening foods ask Dr. Fullertoday.

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