Extrinsic stains: can be removed by careful polishing with fine pumice
Improvement of oral hygiene to minimize the chance of recurrence.
Intrinsic discoloration
-Microabrasion techniques, if superficial stains
-External bleaching of vital teeth
-Internal bleaching of non –vital teeth
-Combination between bleaching and enamel microabrasion
-Deep discoloration ;removal of affected enamel , bonded restoration or labial veneers
N.B. Porcelain veneers and crowns should be delayed in adolescents