A beautiful sparkling smile is all it takes to make a good first impression. Bright, sparkling white teeth are a vital part of a beautiful smile. Great care and precaution is required in order to maintain the spark and whiteness of teeth. Everyday procedures like Brushing and Flossing can keep your teeth healthy, bright and white. But sometimes they are not enough, and your teeth end up losing the sparkle and whiteness, thereby giving them a yellowish tinge. If you are facing such issues, you probably need professional help in order to improve the condition of your not-so-bright teeth.
In this article, I will explain the possible reasons for your teeth to lose the brightness and then explain the possible ways in which you can get back your sparkling white smile. So, Let’s get started.
What causes my Teeth to Change Color?
1. Use of Tobacco
Tobacco use has been known to be one of the major causes for discoloration of teeth. Tobacco contains Tar and Nicotine. While tar is naturally dark, nicotine is colorless, but when nicotine mixes with Oxygen, it turns into a yellowish substance and creates stubborn stains on the surface of your teeth.
2. Drinking habits
What do Coffee and Tea have in common? Chromogens! These are intense color pigments that attach to your enamel and make it change color. Extensive use of such drinks could be one of the most obvious reasons for yellowish tint.
3. Age
As time passes, enamel i.e the outer shell of our teeth, becomes thinner. This exposes the softer and yellowish area called Dentin, which is right below the enamel.
What is Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is a process in which tooth bleach is applied to your teeth in order to break the stains into smaller pieces, thereby reducing their concentration and making your teeth brighter. Hydrogen Peroxide and Carbamide Peroxide are generally used as tooth bleaches. You should always consult your dentist before deciding to whiten your teeth, as these whiteners will not be effective if discoloration is caused by a tooth injury or medication.
What are the different Whitening Options?
There are three ways in which you can bring back the shine in your smile.
1. Use Whitening Toothpastes
You can use whitening toothpastes to remove the surface stains from your teeth. These toothpastes contain mild abrasives that scrub the teeth to remove the stains. They may also contain special agents for polishing and additional stain removal effectiveness.
2. Use Bleaching Products at home
Bleaching products that are safe for use at home generally contain bleaching agents in a lower concentration. They usually come in the form of gel and are typically placed in a tray to fit on your teeth.
3. Chairside Bleaching
This procedure usually requires just one visit to your Dentist. The dentist applies protective gel or rubber shield on your gums before applying the bleach to protect your gums from any damage.
What are the side-effects?
Use of teeth whiteners without proper guidance can lead to Tooth Sensitivity. If the peroxide in the whitening product gets through the enamel to the dentin, it irritates the tooth nerve.
Recommendation
It is not advisable to undergo these procedures by yourself. Please make sure to seek assistance from any local dental professional in this regard, to avoid any side-effects.
Source : Dr. Pushpa Sachdeva, she is Experienced Dentist from Nairobi
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_whitening
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_whitening
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