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Do you have teeth you swear stain more easily than the average joe’s? As it turns out, that could actually be the case! Several genetic factors can contribute to tarnished whites, meaning the fault could lie with your family tree, not necessarily your oral hygiene habits. Keep reading, and this post will address the dental gene-pool – and what you can do to finally achieve the brighter smile<\/a> you’ve always wanted.<\/p>

Genetic Factors That Influence Tooth Color<\/h2>

Whether or not your teeth appear stark white or mellow yellow has a lot to do with your enamel and dentin. Enamal is the outermost layer of your teeth, while dentin is the more sensitive layer lying just underneath. If your enamel is thinner, more of your dentin will show, making your teeth appear duller in color. Similarly, if your dentin is too weak, it can make your teeth look discolored or even translucent.<\/p>

How these two dental layers develop depends on your genetics, so if your family has genetically thinner enamel or weaker dentin, you’ll likely need more than daily oral hygiene to help your smile look white and bright.   <\/p>

Dental Cosmetic Solutions<\/h2>

Fortunately, your dentist has modern solutions for modern problems! Genetically discolored teeth often respond well to dental cosmetic treatments, such as:<\/p>