Can Genetics Affect Your Tooth Color?

Millions of people are unhappy with their teeth. Why? In most cases, it’s because of staining and discoloration. After all, a smile is the first thing most people notice when meeting someone new. When it’s not perfect and brilliantly white, it can be a source of insecurity rather than confidence. Unfortunately, some cases of stained teeth will not respond well to teeth whitening – and that could be because of genetics.  Read on to learn how genes can affect tooth color and what your dentist can do to treat it.