Why Does Jaw Clenching Cause Tooth Arthralgia?
Abnormal tooth color is any color other than the white to yellowish-white of normal teeth.
Alternative Names
Discolored teeth; Tooth discoloration; Tooth pigmentation
Considerations
Many different things can cause tooth discoloration. The change in color may affect the entire tooth, or just appear as spots or lines in the tooth enamel.
Your genes influence your tooth color. Other things that can affect tooth color include:
- Congenital diseases
- Environmental factors
- Infections
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