Are my Teeth Stains from Tetracycline? (photo)

It's hard to tell from the photos if you have tetracycline stain. If the color of the stain is all yellow, and if there is not severe "banding" of the discoloration, then you miht get good results from an in-office bleacjing system such as Zoom. If it is severe tetracycline stain, then you might need Porcelain Veneers to restore a beautiful white smile.

Tetracycline stains have a definite horizontal banding effect which is symetrical (meaning the front teeth would have almost left/right mirror images of the banding). Usually it is more of a grayish/brown banding. If what you have is more of an irregular, blotchy yellow stain(s), then it is probably not tetracycline. Regardless, in my opinion, home bleaching with custom made trays are the best way since you can control how much you whiten. Mild tetracycline should respond well but... more

Your mom should know if you were very sick as young child perhaps they put you on tetracycline if so they are difficult to remove or mask with any bleaching system I would suggest Brite Smile or Zoom both systems are very good between $500-1000.00. If you don't get the result consider veneers or crowns Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD CEO Baystate Dental PC