You should already be aware that many common foods and drinks may discolor your teeth. Bad habits like smoking and excessive caffeine use are only two of the numerous causes that lead to an ugly grin.
The majority of tooth discoloration may be fixed by going to the dentist and having a cosmetic whitening procedure performed.
Are yellow teeth permanent?
External staining from beverages like coffee, tea, and wine as well as from tobacco products is a major source of tooth discoloration. Chromogens, found in beverages like coffee, tea, and wine, adhere to teeth and leave obvious stains; when nicotine is combined with oxygen, a yellow compound is formed that settles into tooth enamel, discoloring it yellow or brown over time. This is one of the most prevalent causes of tooth discoloration, and it cannot be remedied by regular brushing.
However, interior stains may be permanent after trauma or damage to the teeth and cannot be remedied by brushing. When anything goes wrong inside, the resulting discoloration is often deeper than the usual yellow stain brought on by a beverage or nicotine. Bruising of the teeth causes these discolorations, which may make the tooth seem black or gray.
How long does teeth whitening last?
The answer is “it depends,” which is disappointing for some reasons.
Teeth whitening may have a long-term impact, anything from a few months to a few years. In general, it depends on the individual.
Some things that may rapidly discolor your teeth and ruin your whitening efforts are:
Cigarette use.
– Inky drinks like port, espresso, and black tea.
– Foods that leave a stain, such as beets and berries.
If you want your teeth whitening to last as long as possible, you should brush your teeth twice a day and steer clear of these staining foods. Bear in mind, nevertheless, that some staining is unavoidable.
Why is my teeth yellow even though I brush?
While brushing won’t do much to get rid of inherent stains, it will help whiten your teeth and keeps them that way for longer. To begin with, if you let extrinsic stains build up on your teeth, you’ll seem older than you are. Secondly, if you regularly remove these stains, you’ll reduce the risk that they’ll penetrate the tooth enamel and become permanent intrinsic stains.
There are some reasons why your teeth get yellow even daily brushing.
Aging
Teeth naturally yellow with age because of aging. That’s the way things work; it’s inevitable. The youngest people often exhibit the brightest smiles, followed by middle-aged people, and finally the oldest people.
Genetics
Because the color of your teeth is determined by the enamel’s thickness, which may be affected by your genes, your teeth’s whiteness or yellowness may run in the family. You have yellow dentin underneath your transparent enamel. Because more of the yellow dentin will be seen through weaker enamel, your teeth will seem yellower.
Medications
Anti-acne drugs like tetracycline, for example, have been linked to severe tooth discoloration in their users. Tetracycline causes a very unpleasant and noticeable discoloration on the teeth of those who take the drug when their permanent teeth are still forming. Tetracycline teeth is the common name for this discoloration.
How can I whiten my completely yellow teeth?
In order to get rid of yellow teeth, professional teeth whitening must be used to remove the inherent staining. The interior, deeply ingrained stains can only be oxidized by a whitening gel that is strong enough to be used by a dentist.
Whitening products often include hydrogen peroxide, and if they don’t, they contain a different sort of peroxide that breaks down into hydrogen peroxide when it’s activated. The only substance that may whiten your teeth by eliminating inherent stains is hydrogen peroxide.
How do dentists whiten your teeth?
Professional teeth whitening at the dentist’s office is the quickest way to whiter teeth. Commercial bleaching solutions tend to be far more potent than those found in do-it-yourself kits. Heat, light, or both may be utilized to accelerate and maximize the whitening effect.
Several 30- to 60-minute office visits are often necessary for the most dramatic effects; on average, teeth lighten by three to eight shades. Depending on the method, a dentist may only need to see a patient once for a two-hour session. At the dentist’s office, the price of teeth whitening may vary from $500 to $1,000.
How I whiten my teeth at home?
Choices for Whitening Teeth at Home
While there are various options for tooth bleaching at home, the most popular ones are:
- Whitening trays and gels for the teeth. These peroxide-based tooth whitening treatments are applied directly to the teeth with a brush or a thin strip once or twice a day for 10 to 14 days. Priced between $10 to $55, the effects may continue for four months or more.
- Bleaching kits that use trays to whiten teeth. A bleaching gel or paste containing peroxide is put in a mouth guard-like tray and worn on the teeth for a few hours a day for up to four weeks in order to whiten them. Tooth whitening trays may be purchased over-the-counter or made to order from your dentist. Pricing might vary between $150 and $600.
- Whitening pastes for your teeth. All toothpastes are moderately abrasive and hence effective in removing dental stains. However, whitening toothpastes can include chemicals or polishing agents that help scrape stains off teeth without the use of a bleaching agent. Typically, a tube of tooth-whitening toothpaste will cost you less than ten dollars and will lighten your teeth by two. While some whitening toothpastes may include peroxides, they aren’t kept on the teeth long enough to really whiten them.
