Teeth are discolored, how to be safe?

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Teeth, a bright smile are always important factors for a radiant and confident face when communicating. However, there are some cases where tooth enamel is dull and yellow, causing many people to be confused and lose confidence. Therefore, it is necessary to find out the causes, treatment and natural and safest dental care methods.

1. What causes teeth to become discolored?

Discolored teeth is a phenomenon where the enamel color is no longer naturally ivory white as usual, but instead turns yellow, patchy gray. There are many causes of tooth discoloration, yellowing as follows:
Enamel tarnish due to diet When eating, teeth are the first part to come into contact with food. Through chewing, biting food, tooth enamel is very susceptible to food coloring. Especially foods and beverages with strong colors such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, dark fruit juices, soy sauce, wine, ketchup... These food coloring agents will stick to Teeth, if not cleaned and cared for regularly, teeth will quickly become discolored.
Improper oral hygiene and care Teeth need to be cleaned regularly to avoid plaque, food coloring that causes discoloration of tooth enamel. If you are lazy to brush your teeth or do not properly clean your teeth, you will not be able to clean the plaque on your teeth, over time your teeth will lose their brightness and color, accompanied by oral diseases (bad breath, bad breath, bad breath, etc.) tooth decay, receding gums, gingivitis, etc.).

Smoking Tobacco is not only harmful to health but is also considered the main cause directly affecting tooth enamel. The cause of tooth discoloration is because of the nicotine in tobacco, which breaks down the protective layer of tooth enamel, weakening the enamel.
Genetic factors Discolored tooth enamel can also be caused by genetic factors (tooth eating, enamel hypoplasia ...). Maybe since you were a baby, your teeth have been dull, yellow, not white like everyone else. This may be because your enamel is thin, lacking in minerals, so the yellow dentin layer will be more prominent than the enamel surface.
Age factor Whether it is an adult or a child, at each age, there will be different signs of dull enamel. In children, the first baby teeth are usually ivory white. However, the teeth of young children can also be discolored due to many other causes such as tooth decay, tooth decay... In addition, as people get older, aging also begins, the thickness of the enamel will decrease. gradually thin, enamel color more opaque, patchy, yellow.
Due to the influence of drugs Some drugs, health care products contain some derivatives of antibiotics such as Tetracycline (Tetra), Doxycylin such as mouthwash for gingivitis, blood pressure medicine, acne medicine, medicine Cancer treatment... can cause discoloration of teeth on a large scale or only in certain places.

2. Modern teeth whitening methods

With modern technology, today there are more and more methods to fix discolored teeth. Here are some methods to whiten, improve enamel color that many people apply:
Using teeth whitening agents Most whitening agents are compounds containing hydrogen peroxide. During the bleaching process, this free radical will penetrate deep into the enamel and release atomic oxygen to cut the protein color chain in the tooth.
Teeth whitening method will be effective in cases where teeth are discolored due to exogenous factors, stained on the tooth surface. As for deep staining, the effect depends on the degree of staining. If mild, it is still effective, but if it is severe, there is no response or very little response.
Porcelain crowns Most of the cases of severe discoloration of enamel, infection with antibiotics cannot be interfered with by teeth whitening, porcelain crowns are a more suitable replacement method, helping to improve aesthetics in both color and shape. tooth shape.
Technically, the doctor will grind a thin layer of enamel (usually less than 2mm) and then cover the outside with a porcelain crown designed according to the patient's jaw mark. After the porcelain crown, the patient can still eat and chew comfortably as usual.
Porcelain veneers Porcelain veneers are applied to teeth that are slightly stained, yellowed, but not too different. This method brings back the natural beauty of the teeth with the advantage of preserving the maximum natural teeth. Just grind extremely thin surface on the enamel layer (about 0.5-1mm) to make the porcelain surface fixed and firm.
Reference: Advantages and disadvantages of current teeth whitening methods

3. How to take care of your teeth safely so they don't get stained

To have a natural healthy white teeth, you can take care of your teeth in the following ways

3.1. Whiten teeth with natural ingredients

In your kitchen you may already have natural ingredients available to clean stains on teeth. Teeth will become whiter if you regularly use a mixture of lemon and salt, scrub your teeth with ripe banana peels, strawberries, burnt bread crust, coconut oil. If your teeth are discolored due to colored foods and drinks, you can use baking soda.

3.2. Pay attention to your diet

Diet also has a certain influence on enamel color. Certain foods such as apples, celery, carrots, and strawberries should be prioritized because they stimulate saliva production and aid in teeth whitening.
In addition, you should also limit drinks that easily cause tooth enamel to tarnish such as wine, coffee, tea, soft drinks...

3.2. Proper oral hygiene

For bright, healthy teeth, dentists recommend:
Brush teeth regularly 2 times a day with a suitable brush and standard toothpaste. Replace your toothbrush every 3 months. Use dental floss to remove plaque between teeth. Get regular tartar and visit the dentist every 3-6 months.

4. Conclusion

To have a beautiful smile, the first thing is that the teeth must be strong and shiny. The advice for you is to take proper care and hygiene of your teeth, pay attention to your diet, and have regular dental check-ups.
A beautiful set of teeth will help you be more confident when communicating with the opposite person. Therefore, based on the information about the causes and treatment of discolored teeth, hopefully you will know how to better protect your oral health.

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