Three Major Things You Should Know About Yellow Teeth

21 June 2017
Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you have yellow teeth, or you are concerned about the possibility of ending up with yellow teeth, then you want to educate yourself on some of the basics of tooth anatomy and dental care. This will help you to avoid the yellowing of your teeth when possible or know what to do in order to deal with the issue if you have yellow teeth. This article will help you understand the different ways teeth yellowing occurs, how to possibly avoid it, and how to correct it.

Staining can cause the yellow teeth problem

Your teeth can turn yellow if they become discolored through the natural process of staining and discoloration. Some of the major contributors to this include using tobacco, drinking beverages that can cause discoloration like coffee and tea, eating foods that can also cause discoloration like foods with food coloring or red pasta sauces, and not caring for your teeth properly.

There is some good news if your yellowing teeth happened due to one or more of these issues: you may be able to get them white again by using a whitening method. Your dentist will be your best bet at achieving the whitest possible result.

The enamel on your teeth can play a huge role in them being yellow

People who have thick and strong enamel on their teeth tend to have whiter teeth to start with. When their teeth turn yellow, it's generally for the reasons stated above. However, people who have less enamel on their teeth will have darker teeth that can look yellow or even a shade of orange. Also, certain medications can affect the coloring of your enamel, causing your teeth to look yellow or possibly other colors.

Yellow teeth can be whitened

No matter what the reason is for your yellow teeth, there are things that can be done to whiten them. If your lifestyle or eating habits have caused the yellowing of your teeth, then you are a good candidate to take care of the issue by having them whitened. Your dentist may offer several different whitening options so you can go with the one that's going to produce the best results for you. If the enamel is the cause of your yellow teeth, then you'll have to go another route. Porcelain veneers offer you a permanent way to get the nice and white looking teeth you have always wanted.

About Me

When I was a child and teenager, I always left the dentist's office with the great feeling of having no cavities. When I went away to college out-of-state, I had to switch to a new dentist in my area. It seemed like I was suddenly getting cavities and started wonder what my new dentist "was doing wrong". When I spoke to my mother about it, she reminded me that the reason I never had cavities when I was living it home was because she always made sure my siblings and I brushed and flossed daily and didn't eat too much sugar. I then realized that my late-night study sessions drinking sugary soda and my suddenly bad brushing habits were the true causes of my cavities. I have since learned a lot more about dental health I am eager to share with anyone who needs the advice!