We have to admit it: yellow teeth are often our fear! What will people say? Will they believe it is due to poor dental hygiene? This negative thought can of course alter our well-being, and make us think twice before offering our best smile.
Why and above all is it possible to avoid this inconvenience or correct it? In short, what to do in case of yellow teeth, we tell you everything!
Yellow teeth: varied causes!
Contrary to popular belief, yellow teeth are not just the result of poor maintenance of our mouth. On the contrary, their causes can be diverse.
First of all, we will point the finger at genetics. Yes, it is indeed what determines the shade of the teeth, the thickness and transparency of the enamel. In fact, the thinner the latter, the more it will reveal the color of the dentin located just below. And you might have guessed it, but this dentin is yellow!
The appearance of dentin is not solely due to heredity. Aging also has a lot to do with it. Consequently, the older people are, the more likely they are to have yellow teeth, simply through natural wear and tear.
Certain pathologies can be responsible for yellow teeth. So, celiac disease can manifest itself this way. We will also monitor the hypomineralization of molars and incisors (MIH), which is characterized, among other things, by yellow, white or brown spots.
While these causes may be new to you, the following will certainly seem more familiar. Coffee, tea, wine, berries, soft or energy drinks, spices: their consumption has the potential to color your teeth. In these same causes, we will also talk about tobacco and the ingestion of certain medications, such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, or excess fluoride, which can lead to fluorosis, that is to say, discoloration from white to yellow.
And of course, poor dental hygiene! Since brushing helps eliminate dental plaque and reduces the risk of tartar, it can help counteract the famous yellow color.
Fortunately, solutions exist to help your teeth regain their shine… or avoid losing it!
No longer having yellow teeth, it’s possible!
Aside from the obvious solutions of reducing the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and foods listed earlier, how can you stop having yellow teeth?
- Improving your brushing routine is probably one of the easiest options. Brushing your teeth after each meal, using mouthwash, flossing and regular scaling with your dentist: that’s the basics.
- Home treatments also exist. Baking soda mixed with toothpaste is often cited as a miracle cure, along with coconut oil, although their effects in whitening yellow teeth are often similar to those of brushing and may not help in all cases. cases.
- For faster action or in the case of well-established stains, you could also rely on anti-stain toothpastes or whitening strips available in pharmacies.
- Finally, there are professional treatments to whiten yellow or gray teeth. Unfailingly effective, they can be summed up in two processes: dental whitening and facets. The first involves the use of hydrogen peroxide. As for the seconds, they are made up of thin layers of ceramic that the dentist will place on the surface of the teeth.
Yellow teeth what to do… otherwise start by talking to your dentist!
To get rid of yellow teeth, there are all kinds of techniques, from the most accessible to the most lasting. To find out which one is most appropriate for you, ask the advice of the Charles Trottier dental clinic teams. They will help you smile again with pleasure!
Sources :
Dentego. Dents jaunes : comment retrouver le sourire? [Yellow teeth: how to get your smile back?]. 2024.
Dentakay. Yellow Teeth: 4 home remedies to fix them. 2024.
