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my teeth are all getting brown in between,, some are getting brown on top..
SHould i get them whitened?
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Sometimes you will see staining from tabacco, coffee, tea. Too, wine can really stain as well. Don't know if any of those other things I listed apply to you, but they can be a culprit.

On your last prophy, did the hygienist mention an accumulation of stains?  For instance, I drink smoothies for breakfast which have bluberries in them. My teeth really started staining as a result, so I have to stay on top of it now.

You most likely can call your dentist office and discuss this with your dentist/hygienist and see what their chart notes are. They may recommend a specific toothpaste or mouthwash. Too, they may bump up your recall and see you sooner if it is an issue.
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  My advice is to get yourself a good cleaning, first.
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Are you a smoker?  When was your last dental exam and cleaning?
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patriciat,
i got my teeth cleaned in Dec (2010) i dont smoke :(
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Sometimes you will see staining from tabacco, coffee, tea. Too, wine can really stain as well. Don't know if any of those other things I listed apply to you, but they can be a culprit.

On your last prophy, did the hygienist mention an accumulation of stains?  For instance, I drink smoothies for breakfast which have bluberries in them. My teeth really started staining as a result, so I have to stay on top of it now.

You most likely can call your dentist office and discuss this with your dentist/hygienist and see what their chart notes are. They may recommend a specific toothpaste or mouthwash. Too, they may bump up your recall and see you sooner if it is an issue.
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Sorry.  Typo...tobacco.  
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