Introduction

Do you try and take extra good care of your teeth but they are still becoming yellow? It’s okay, many factors are to blame for yellowing teeth. From drinks and food to genetics, sometimes you just can’t control whether or not your teeth are always perfectly white.

Factors That Can Cause Yellow Teeth

Age

Yes, with aging comes yellow teeth. As you get older, the natural yellow color of dentin becomes more visible. Over time, the outermost layer of your enamel gets worn away, revealing the dentin.

Tobacco Use

It shouldn’t be a surprise that using tobacco use can cause your teeth to become yellow. Whether it’s chewing tobacco or in cigarettes, the nicotine can cause your teeth to darken.

Food and Drinks

Did you know that certain foods can cause your teeth to discolor as well? Here are some foods and drinks that can cause your teeth to become yellow.

• Colas: Their dark color and sugary syrup can cause yellowed teeth. The cold temperature of colors will also cause the color to be absorbed faster.
• Wine: Many people know that red wine can cause discoloring, but did you know that white wine can too? There is a chemical in wine, called tannin, that causes this.
• Coffee: The caffeine and dark color. Caffeine will damage enamel on your teeth.
• Pickles: The acidic nature of pickles cause the pores on your enamel to open up.

Ways to Fix Yellowing Teeth

Proper Oral Care

Proper oral care can’t completely prevent discoloring of your teeth, but it can help. Get yourself into a routine and try to follow it every single day. After you have any of the foods or drinks on the list above, or other foods that can damage your teeth, try to brush your teeth. Try to brush your teeth or use mouthwash after you use tobacco as well.

Have Your Teeth Whitened

You can go to a dentist to have your teeth whitened. Going to a dentist can provide speedy results, but it isn’t very nice on your wallet. Also, who likes to sit in that uncomfortable dentist’s chair for longer than they absolutely have to? Dentists have a couple of different methods they can do to whiten your teeth. You also might have to go back for multiple sessions in order to achieve the shade of white you would like.

To save some money, you can choose to whiten your teeth at home. There are a lot of products on the market to do this. There are numerous brands, various methods, and a range of strengths in the chemicals. You can usually choose from trays, strips, or gels. There are different methods as well. Not only can whitening at home save you money, you can whiten your teeth pretty much anywhere you are – at home, at work, on vacation, you name it.

Conclusion

Your teeth are going to become yellow, it is inevitable. Between food, genetics, and age, you can’t prevent it. But you can try to make your teeth stay white by getting them whitened. While a trip to dentist can give results faster, it isn’t cost effective. Whitening your teeth at home can save you money, hassel and time.