Common causes of tooth discoloration include:

Aging: The enamel starts fading as we grow older, exposing more of the dentin and causing yellow teeth.

Diet: Different types of foods and drinks can stain your teeth and cause them to turn yellow including certain fruits and vegetables, wine, tea, coffee, colas and sweets.

Tobacco use: Tobacco can stain your teeth if smoked or chewed on a regular basis.

Poor dental hygiene: In many cases, tooth discoloration results from poor oral hygiene, hence the importance of making sure you floss, brush and rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash daily.

Medications: Certain antibiotics can cause teeth discoloration when administered to children below the age of eight. High-blood pressure medications, antipsychotic drugs and antidepressants can stain your teeth as well.

Genetics: Because of their genes, some people have comparatively brighter or thicker enamel.

Environment: Exposure to excessive fluoride can lead to teeth discoloration.

How to prevent teeth yellowing:

Simple lifestyle changes can help prevent teeth discoloration. For instance, cutting back or quitting habits like smoking and drinking coffee can minimize your chances of developing yellow teeth. Using a straw while drinking coffee/teas can also help discoloration. Practicing proper dental hygiene is also helpful.

But if your teeth are turning yellow without an apparent reason or you’ve noticed other symptoms, you should make an appointment with your dentist immediately.

Treatment Options:

Just like there are various causes of tooth discoloration, there are several different ways to whiten yellow teeth. Although do-it-yourself approaches are available, they are not recommended. Professional teeth whitening techniques are a lot safer and much more effective. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, the following treatment options can be applied to whiten yellow teeth:

Teeth whitening

Professional tooth whitening can be achieved by the take-home whitening , it can take more than 2-4 weeks depending on the strength of the agent used. Keep in mind, continued exposure to the same substances responsible for staining your teeth can cause them to turn yellow again. Fortunately, teeth-whitening effects can last long with proper oral care. The duration will, however, depend on the level of care provided. You must continue practicing proper oral hygiene because teeth whitening products are not designed to clean teeth. Floss at least once a day, brush twice daily and rinse your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash every day.

Dental veneers

Although veneers are usually made of porcelain,  When installed, these customized shells cover the front part of the teeth, improving the color and shape of your teeth. Dental veneers can help fix chipped, worn, slightly crooked, poorly shaped, improperly spaced and permanently stained teeth. Apart from being an effective solution to a variety of dental problems, veneers last much longer than bonding and provide much better results.

Overall

Overall, your teeth can start to take on a yellow tinge for a variety of reasons; anything from diet to age can affect your teeth color. Luckily, there are great ways to restore the white color to your teeth and brighten your smile, such as dental veneers or professional tooth whitening services.

If you’re in the Akron- Canton  area and looking to explore options for restoring your smile, feel free to contact us or schedule an appointment online. As a leading dentist in this field, Dr. Said  is qualified to handle any concern

related to tooth whitening treatments and solutions. You’ll be in good, professional hands, and your smile is sure to sparkle!