cause

The main reasons for yellowing teeth include:

Dietary habits: Pigments in beverages such as coffee, red wine, tea, and cola can cause tooth discoloration.

Smoking: Nicotine and tar in tobacco can cause teeth to turn yellow.

Lack of oral hygiene: Irregular brushing or flossing may lead to the accumulation of plaque and pigments on the surface of teeth.

Tooth wear: With age, the enamel of teeth wears away, and the underlying dentin becomes more prominent, causing the color of teeth to darken.

Congenital: Some individuals have abnormal tooth color due to genetics, childhood growth environment, medication, and other factors.

symptoms

The color of the teeth becomes uneven or turns yellow.

There may be spots or stains on the surface of teeth.

May be accompanied by bad breath or oral discomfort (such as gum disease).

Adverse consequences

If left untreated, yellowing of teeth may lead to:

Decreased self-confidence, affecting social and mental health.

May cause gum disease or tooth decay, further damaging oral health.

Oral hygiene issues may exacerbate yellowing.

Treatment methods

The treatment methods for yellowing teeth usually include:

Professional teeth cleaning: deep cleaning by a dentist to remove tartar and pigmentation.

Whitening treatment: using teeth whitening agents to improve tooth color.

Whitening toothpaste: Use toothpaste containing whitening ingredients to gradually reduce pigmentation.

Avoid pigmented foods: Reduce the intake of pigmented foods such as coffee and red wine, and maintain good oral hygiene.

Dental crowns (porcelain teeth), porcelain veneers restoration: Customized by professional dentists for beautiful surface coverage, early measures can be taken to improve the yellowing problem of teeth, which can restore the beauty and confidence of teeth.