Question 1

my teeth are so yellow and mucky. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: I would see your dentist to make sure the teeth are healthy first.  Then i would request options for teeth whitening.  I would try this option first prior to considering any veneers or crowns.

Question 2

i never  brush my teeth  no wonder my teeth are yellow so brushing my teeth regulary from now own will it gurante me even a slighly whiter teeth ??

Accepted Answer

Yes: You need to start regularly brushing and flossing your teeth. In addition, go to see a dentist, get a good cleaning and evaluation for caries. At your age, you cna still change the color and the smile. :)

Question 3

any reason why are my teeth so yellow if my oral hygeine is excellent?

Accepted Answer

Stains?: Your teeth might be yellow from stains that have been absorbed into the enamel. Once absorbed, the best oral hygiene practices will not remove them. Please speak to your dentist about whitening options.

Question 4

i never brush my teeth so they are yellow will starting to brush my teeth from now own gaurunte me a even little whiter teeth ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is never too late to start brushing your teeth. Brushing your teeth will prevent infection and cavity and bad breath. start NOW! Guaranteed benefit will be seen.

Question 5

can any doc explain why are my teeth so yellow if my oral hygeine is excellent?

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Shade of teeth: Great oral hygiene can prevent stain and plaque buildup but there is a wide range of shades of natural internal tooth structure. This is similar to individual variation of light and dark skinned people. Some people look as pale as a ghost while others look like they lie in the sun and tan when they actually don't.

Question 6

can chocolate make your teeth yellow?

Accepted Answer

It contributes: Any darkly or brightly colored foods can contribute to teeth stain. If it will stain a white t-shirt it'll stain your teeth. That being said, most teeth are naturally yellowish to some degree--this is because the internal substance of the teeth is yellow-orange. Obviously there is a lot of variation among people.  Chocolate and other stsining foods simply contribute to the exterior stain.

Question 7

im not a smoker, but why are my teeth yellow?

Accepted Answer

Staining: Even though smoking can be a leading cause for yellow teeth
other factors such as food that you eat, sodas and wine can also be a causing factor
consult with your dentist.

Question 8

what are the causes of yellow stains on teeth?

Accepted Answer

Many: Some fruits, coffee, tea, inadequate brushing to clean them off and a multitude more.  This is if the stains were not there originally if they were, they are considered intrinsic and can be impregnated in the enamel.  The majority of this is from medication, usually tetracycline, but not always.

Question 9

what can be done to make my teeth less yellow?

Accepted Answer

Bleaching: As long as your teeth and guns are healthy.

Question 10

what are reasons why my teeth are turning yellow?

Accepted Answer

Lots: Genetics, teeth are yellow, grey, beige, or pink.  Pigmented foods such as coffee, tea, mustard, tomato sauce, colas, etc.  Smoking.  Cavities.  Tetracycline stain.  Poor oral hygiene.  And a lot of other reasons.  See your very talented experienced dentist to determine what's affecting the color of your teeth and the best what to make them "pearly white.".

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I never brush my teeth so they are yellow will starting to brush my teeth from now own gaurunte me a even little whiter teeth ?

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