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Tell me, what is the color of teeth? White right? Then why most of us have yellowish teeth? Maybe because of the food we eat? Improper hygiene and oral care? There are many various reasons that may lead in teeth discoloration. In fact there are 6 main causes of yellowish teeth. Let’s have a quick look at them.
Red Wine – very notorious for staining teeth for it has acids that ate away tooth enamel, which may lead in creation of rough spots that make teeth more vulnerable to staining. Red wine also contains chromogens and tannins which help the color to stick to your teeth.
Tea and Coffee – like the above, these are rich in acidity and stain-promoting tannins. It has pigments that will become embedded in the microscopic pits and ridges of your tooth enamel, causing permanent yellow stains on your teeth.
Soft Drinks – these can erode tooth enamel, setting the stage for staining. Acidity in some carbonated drinks is so intense that it actually compare to the acidity in battery acid! EEEWW!
Cigarettes – This have ammonia, hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide as well as other poisonous chemicals like nicotine and tar, that when the cigarette is lit, these substances start burning and changes their chemical properties. When inhaled, the smoke that passes through the mouth may leave sticky residue on the teeth and instant staining.
Sweets – hard candies, chewing gum and other sweets often contain teeth-staining coloring agents that when you tongue turns into a funny color, there’s a good chance that your teeth will be affected too! So watch out.
Antibiotics – tooth staining may also be caused by antibiotics, like tetracycline. They can discolor the tooth enamel so if you are into heavy antibiotics in recent years, there’s a good chance that it has contributed to any discoloration.
Now that we knew some of the serious causes of yellowish teeth, the next question that needs to be answer is that how can we bring back the original white? Here are some thought and advices from experts.
Professional Solution
If you want fast and safe solution, you will not go wrong consulting professionals. Though this is always the best solution! See your dentist for an in-office teeth whitening treatment like what Estetico Manila is offering.
Your teeth whitening dentist will use a whitener with a strong concentration of hydrogen peroxide or carbide peroxide. Sometimes they will use it along with a light to speed the whitening process up. Your teeth will be whiter at the end of the treatment.
DIY Home Whitening
Dentists can also provide an in-home whitening kit with a custom mouthpiece and a whitening gel that has lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide than the in-office treatment. You tend to wear the mouth piece filled with the whitening gel each day for couple of weeks then you can achieve that original pearly white color.
Over-the-Counter Whitening Products
Today, there is a growing array of whitening products that are available in any drugs store and supermarkets nationwide, from whitening strips to mouthwashes to toothpastes and even whitening pens. These products contain lower concentration of whitening agent and the toothpastes often contain an abrasive to help remove surface stains from enamel of the teeth. These may not work as quickly as professional treatments but they are convenient ways to work toward the goal of bringing back that original white color of your teeth!
What are you thinking? Can you share it with us? Do you have your own thought about bringing back that white teeth? C’mon men, share it! We glad to hear from you!
