Why do teeth become yellow?
To figure out how to whiten
teeth, we have to know why they get yellow in the first place. There are
several factors that play a part, including genetics, what kind of food and
drink you consume, and how well you practice oral hygiene. A tooth is made up of
4 tissues-enamel, which is the strong white covering that protects the tooth,
dentin, which supports the enamel and is a hard yellow material that carries
nerves, pulp, which is at the center of the tooth and contains blood and lymph
vessels, and cementum, which covers the root of the tooth.
The enamel and dentin is
what play the biggest role in color. Certain food and drinks will directly
stain the enamel, yes, but over time the two biggest culprits are the nasty
food and drink that actually break down the enamel, and weakening enamel as we
age. As the enamel breaks down, it reveals the yellow dentin underneath.
Smoking
This is probably the worst
cause for tooth decay and discolouration. It damages the teeth beyond repair.
Not only does it make them yellow, in some cases it also leaves behind
permanent grey marks that can't be removed, no matter how much you try and how
much you spend.
Too Much Tea or Coffee
Excess of anything can turn
out to be harmful, and same is the case with excess consumption of tea or
coffee. Drinking too much tea or coffee stains the teeth. Not only do they
erode the enamel but they also make the teeth stickier which causes food
particles to clasp on.
Sugary Drinks
This one has double impact.
It's a mix of acidity and sugar, both of which are bad for the teeth. If you
still want a glass or two once in a while then I suggest you drink quickly
instead of sipping on it over a long period of time and rinse your mouth after.
(I advise a habit of using Baking Soda
mixed in water to Push, swish, and pull around in your mouth often to regulate
the acidity Ph value)
Brushing Right After Eating
This might seems harmless
and even good but dentists suggest you drop this habit. The acid and sugar
produced when we eat weakens the enamel temporarily and brushing it at the time
weakens it further. Ideally, wait for half an hour or more or brush before
eating and rinse your mouth after the meal.
Out of many many ways you
can get yellow teeth, these are one of the most dangerously common ways. And
now that you know what to avoid, also read 100% Natural & Effective Ways To Whiten Teeth
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