{"id":94,"date":"2022-04-03T22:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T22:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2022-05-05T22:52:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T22:52:53","slug":"are-stained-teeth-hereditary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/03\/are-stained-teeth-hereditary\/","title":{"rendered":"Are My Stained Teeth Hereditary?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do your teeth constantly seem dull and yellow, despite your best efforts to keep them clean? There are many reasons for having discolored teeth, but some of them are actually hereditary! Your genetics can heavily influence your enamel and the shade of your teeth; here\u2019s what you need to know about this connection and how cosmetic dentistry<\/a> might be able to offer a solution for a stained smile that isn\u2019t your fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can Genetics Influence My Tooth Color?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it seems like some people are just born with a naturally white smile, that\u2019s absolutely the case; your tooth enamel, which determines the color of your teeth, is genetic. Sometimes thicker, whiter enamel simply runs in the family (if you\u2019re lucky). Other times, you don\u2019t win the lottery and are genetically predisposed to teeth that darken over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also two notable inherited conditions that can cause tooth discoloration: one is \u201camelogenesis imperfecta\u201d, which is characterized by soft, fragile enamel that is yellowish-brown in color. This is caused by a genetic mutation and greatly increases the risk of developing tooth decay, while also making your teeth more likely to fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentinogenesis imperfect\u201d can affect both your baby teeth as well as your permanent ones, and it causes the enamel to appear grayish and translucent. It will also make your teeth brittle and susceptible to damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Else Can Stain My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although genetics certainly affect the color of your teeth, many dentists agree that lifestyle also plays a very large role. Some other things that can stain your teeth include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n