Yellow teeth are the enemy of a nice smile. Here are some tips to make you smile bright and keep it!

This post aims to give simple and accessible advice for those who do not know the subject thoroughly. If you’ve mastered it and/or want to add more details, don’t hesitate to react in the comments.

This is Why You have yellow teeth
If we generally speak of “yellow teeth”, know that there are in fact two types of staining and that they are not treated at all in the same way.

• Intrinsic Strains, located inside the tooth, are often pathological or of drug origin. Your mom, when she was pregnant, or you when you were little, may have taken a treatment that stained your teeth in the mass while they were in full formation. But let me assure you right away lol: this scenario is rather rare and the yellowing of your teeth is surely due to surface staining, also called “extrinsic staining”
• Extrinsic stains are most of the time due to dyes located on the surface of the enamel. In regular contact with certain chemicals (nicotine, tar etc) or foods (coffee, soda, etc), the surface of the teeth is stained by a deposit that will eventually penetrate the enamel and give it that famous unattractive yellowish tint. Good news for coffee lovers: this type of superficial discoloration is quite easy to treat, whether you prefer to do your grub on your own couch or on the dentist’s chair!
• Genetics : genes determine the initial colour of the teeth as well as how it changes over the years. Teeth naturally tend to yellow over time and some people will naturally have whiter teeth than others, and for even longer. That’s just how it is, don’t blame yourself.

How do I get rid of yellow teeth?
In addition to brushing your teeth twice a day, minimum for three minutes (a minute and a half at the top and again at the bottom), you can try to find a whiter smile in several more or less complicated and expensive ways.

• Whitening toothpastes: Like a mirror, enamel reflects light. Over time and stains, its reflective power decreases. The whitening toothpaste will polish the surface of the tooth to make it smoother and therefore shinier. It therefore does not modify the colour of the teeth, it merely exfoliates them. Be careful though: like baking soda, whitening toothpastes can be aggressive for the enamel. It is therefore better to alternate with a classic toothpaste.
• Home Whitening Kits: Whether in stick, strip or gel form, home whitening kits are often formulated with hydrogen peroxide. Even if their concentration is lower than that of the products used in the dental practices, these kits should not be used lightly because they can cause irritation of the gums, hypersensitivity of the teeth and even an altercation of the enamel. I strongly advise you to talk to your dentist before you start (you can talk to us). Also, be aware of the damage done by hydrogen peroxide. Some oral care brands have specialized in the formulation of non-aggressive whitening treatments based on softer ingredients for the mouth.
• Home Bleaching: Home bleaching is a risk-free home bleaching technique supervised by a dentist. During a first appointment, they take impressions of your upper and lower jaw to make two plastic trays in which a whitening gel will be placed. Depending on the results, the use of the gutters may be extended for a few additional weeks. It is just as effective as and less expensive than in-office whitening.
• Teeth whitening in the dental office: For an immediate whitening result, nothing is more effective than whitening at the dentist. It consists of the classification of the enamel thanks to a solution based on hydrogen peroxide which can be activated by a UV lamp. If it is very effective and perfectly controlled by a dentist. If you’re around Lekki, stop by for consultation with us, let’s get you started on your journey to a whiter teeth.
• Veneers [/b]are another great option for transforming your smile and making it several shades whiter. During veneer preparation, a dentist reshapes the exterior surface of the teeth. He or she then makes a mold of the mouth and custom designs ceramic shells that are bonded onto the surface of the teeth. The concept of veneers is like renovating a house. It’s the same house, but with some modifications and new finishes, the house can look completely different.

[b]What lipstick to use for yellow teeth?
Some lipstick colours, even if they are very pretty, can make your teeth look more yellow than they really are. Conversely, others can make your teeth gain luminosity! It is therefore interesting to know what type of shade to choose to cheat a little and give more power to your smile *wink*
If you’re a fan of Hollywood red lips, choose a bluish shade rather than orange. A red that tends towards blue will neutralize the yellowish veil of your teeth. If you only like your lips a Malabar color, choose a cold pink or an orange-pink, for the same reason that is better to wear a cold red than a hot red.
In any case, stay away from shades that are too orange or too flashy which, if they look good, also tend to yellow the teeth.


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Nice information. Now you can say no to your yellow teeth because the famous and most prominent Ludhiana Dental Centre provide the finest treatment of white teeth. Moreover, they also provide the best treatment of root canal and cavities.