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How to permanently cure the brown stains on my teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 54 years old and I have never taken good care of my teeth until a couple of months ago when I started noticing rapid enamel erosion on my front teeth near the gum line. This area became thin and turned brown, despite various attempts to brush and clean it. So I visited a dentist f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Just checked your given picture and thanks for detailed history (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These brown marks are a result of smoking. Based on the information you have provided, it ... Read Full »
Do I have to go for veneers to fix brown stains on my teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the dentist. I have dark brown stains on my teeth. He said it is from drinking fizzy drink and the only way to fix it is veneers. Is this true? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, these are now internal stains that cannot be simply removed through scaling. One of the causes for these kinds of stains is fizzy drinks, others may include taking Iron supplements for long, or may be due to the use of extra fluoride in water during childhood like ... Read Full »
How to remove yellowness from teeth?
Query: Hello, My teeth are very yellow. How can I remove yellowness from teeth and make them white at home? If I go and do the cleaning with a dentist, how much would it cost? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Yellow teeth can be of different types. If teeth are slightly yellowish with plaque, you can make them clean and white just by brushing properly twice a day with light hand pressure. Avoid abrasive brushing as they can cause the white outer layer of teeth to shed off and... Read Full »