Over time, your teeth can start to look stained, yellowed, or splotchy, which can impact your self-esteem. Fortunately, dentists can help to restore your smile’s natural beauty by helping with teeth whitening. Below is more information about why teeth shift color over time, and how your dentist can help. 

What Causes Yellow Teeth?  

If you put a tooth under a microscope, you would be able to see a porous, crystalline structure. While dental enamel is incredibly hard, pigments from the foods you eat and the beverages you drink can soak into your dental enamel, creating staining. 

Tooth decay can also cause teeth to shift color, creating spots that can look brown, black, or even green. Certain activities, such as swimming, can cause staining on the surfaces of the teeth that appear yellow or orange due to the chlorine content. 

What Remedies Can Help? 

Fortunately, dentists can help with every type of dental discoloration. Depending on why your teeth are discolored, your dentist may recommend using a whitening toothpaste that contains fine abrasives or whitening agents, having cavities removed and filled with tooth-colored fillings, or undergoing a teeth whitening procedure. 

Teeth whitening can either be performed in-office with the help of a light-activated lightening gel or at home with special custom whitening trays. Your dentist may also recommend natural whitening options, such as coconut oil or consuming small amounts of apple cider vinegar. Living a healthy lifestyle and enjoying a nutritious diet can also help to keep your teeth white and healthy, so talk with your dentist about which changes you should make. 

If you want to brighten your smile, turn to Dr. Nazia Ahmed at Pure Dental Care. With a commitment to creating a luxurious and relaxing experience for each of her patients, Dr. Ahmed can help with everything from routine dental checkups and teeth whitening to root canals, dental implants, and full smile restorations. Explore examples of her past work by visiting her website, or give her Central Park South office a call at (212) 256-1292.