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The old adage about not wearing white after Labor Day does not apply to your teeth. White teeth are in style at any time.
According to a recent survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists, 68 percent of women said their smile affects their self-confidence.
If your teeth are yellow or discolored, you may not feel confident about your smile. Fortunately, you can change that with professional teeth whitening or veneers.
You can find both services at any Sunrise Dental location. Stop by any our of dentists offices in Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Cary to learn more.
Proceed with caution
If you have yellow teeth, you may be tempted to use one of the countless over-the-counter products available at grocery and other retail stores.
Toothpaste, mouthrinses, strips, gels, and trays are all available, but none of them are as effective as the treatments you can get at a dentist office.
At Sunrise Dental, we offer both in-office and take-home teeth whitening products. These are more effective and more efficient than anything you will find in the aisle next to the candy at the grocery.
For other patients, veneers can provide the same benefit, but through a different process.
Causes of yellow teeth
Yellow and discolored teeth generally don’t just happen. In most case, this occurs gradually as a result of the things we put in our mouths.
Here are some common reasons you may have discolored or yellow teeth:
- Tobacco — Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, dip, and other tobacco products cause stains because of nicotine and tar. Nicotine combines with oxygen to leave yellow stains, and tar is a dark substance that can leave behind evidence of where it has been.
- Food and drink — Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and wine may be delicious, but they also stain the enamel of our teeth. Too much of these things can show up on your teeth.
- Medicine — Unfortunately, a side effect of some drugs used to treat other health issues can be yellow teeth. Some antihistamines, antipsychotics and high blood pressure medicine cause this issue, and chemotherapy and radiation treatments may also lead to discoloration of your teeth.
- Age — As you already know, our bodies just work better when we are younger. This is true for your teeth as well. With time, the enamel on our teeth can wear down, allowing the naturally yellower dentin underneath to show through.
- Injury — Your teeth may produce more dentin if you are hit in the mouth.