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Chromogenic Bacteria
What is Chromogenic Bacteria Staining?
It is the discolouration of teeth due to stain-forming bacteria.
Extrinsic staining
Staining of the teeth can be a very serious aesthetic issue for children, they might become embarrassed about their teeth and it might affect their self-esteem.
Why are the teeth stained?
Types of stainings | Source/Aetiology | Appearance | Appearance |
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Black Stain |
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Thin black line, firmly attached to the tooth surface |
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Orange Stain | Chromogenic bacteria | front and back of upper incisors | |
Green Stain | In children frequently associated with inadequate plaque removal (brushing) | Green or greenish yellow stains of considerable thickness | front surface of upper incisors |
What can be done about the staining?
1 | Proper diet and habits: Extrinsic staining due to food and beverages is treated by thorough dental prophylaxis (cleaning) and also cessation of the contributory dietary habits (e.g sticky food like chocolate biscuits & coloured beverages like tea and chocolate drink). |
2 | Toothbrushing with toothpaste: Effective toothbrushing twice or three times a day can remove bacteria that causes the staining from accumulating in the oral cavity. However, the use of specific whitening toothpaste is not necessary. |
3 | Regular visits to the dentist: Regular cleaning by the dentist can reduce the buildup of stains |
4 | Chromogenic stains will reduce as child grows up: As the type of bacteria changes when the child grows up, the chromogenic bacteria stains will reduce with the eruption of the permanent teeth. |