stained teeth

Coffee drinker's mark

Stained teeth are teeth that have become discolored, typically yellowed or darkened by coffee, tea, tobacco, wine, or certain medications.

The phrase appears constantly in dental advertising promising whiter smiles: whitening strips for stained teeth.

Unlike cavities or decay, staining is primarily cosmetic rather than a health concern.

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enamel · plaque · whitening · whitening strips · dentist · dental hygiene · oral care · smile · bleach · baking soda · tartar · tooth decay · cavity · bad breath · brush · mouthwash · dingy · nicotine

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dental appearance/coloration

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Unstained dental enamel

pearly whites · bright smile

dental health/hygiene

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Teeth and gum condition

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G