If you’re a television addict, you must have seen those toothpaste advertisements espousing how having pearly, white teeth is what makes people look beautiful. However, if you don’t have the proper dental habits, then having pearly, white smiles cannot be achieved. For children, discoloration of teeth is primarily because of poor oral hygiene practices. If the teeth are still baby teeth, then there’s still the possibility of having white teeth when the permanent ones start to come out. For adults, teeth discoloration can be attributed to several factors other than poor oral habits, such as smoking and diet. If it bothers you a lot, there are ways to minimize the discoloration ” either you seek professional dental help or adhere to some home-tested remedies.