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Are White Teeth
an Indicator
of Excellent
Dental Health?
Having a bright, white smile is the goal
of many people.
White teeth are often associated with better
appearance and dental hygiene.
This is the reason why a lot of patients
are requesting teeth whitening in our office.
Flashing that bright, white smile does make
you feel more confident when interacting
with others.
But, while whiter teeth may make you look
more charming, they don’t always reflect
upon your overall oral health.
Meticulous and regular dental care can help
a healthy and beautiful smile.
When Are White
Teeth a Problem?
There are times when having very white
teeth is an indication of a developing
dental condition.
Seeing white spots could indicate depleted
minerals from the tooth enamel, which can
cause acid erosion.
Too much intake of acidic foods can cause
your tooth enamel to break down.
When detected early, this can be managed,
but if lifestyle changes are not performed,
this condition will only get worse.
Examples of acidic foods include:
• Alcoholic beverages
• Carbonated drinks
• Dairy products such as milk and cheese
• Processed cereals
• Coffee
• Tea
Teeth Whitening
Products Can
Cause Damage
Using too many teeth whitening products
can also contribute to loss of enamel.
Some over-the-counter products
are too harsh for your teeth.
Leaving the solution for a longer period
of time will not brighten your teeth more,
but instead could contribute
to weakened enamel.
Professional teeth whitening services
are gentle on your teeth while making
them brighter.
It is important to care for your tooth enamel,
as it doesn't grow back.
If there is damage, the remaining enamel
can be strengthened through fluoride treatments.
In cases where decay extends below the
surface of the tooth, dental bonding or filling
will be necessary to restore the lost enamel.
Do Yellow Teeth
Signify Poor
Oral Hygiene?
There is a range in shades of teeth.
Having a slightly yellow tint could mean that
the dentin, the underlying part of the enamel,
is showing.
The cause of this could be due to your
genetics or certain events that happened
while your teeth were developing.
In older adults, teeth often yellow due to age,
which is a natural part of growing older.
As you age the enamel gets thinner,
so the dentin is more noticeable.
Tooth sensitivity may also occur.
Some foods and drinks can discolor your
teeth deeper than your toothbrush can reach.
Since teeth are porous, they can pick up
colors of soda and berries,
which cause staining.
If this is the problem, a professional teeth
cleaning is necessary to remove the stains.
For deeply stained teeth, whitening
is the ideal solution.
Can White Teeth
Hide Other
Dental Problems?
There is no direct relation between
sparkling white teeth and gum health.
Your teeth may look beautiful,
but your gum health can be poor.
Bleeding and swollen gums are signs
of gingivitis.
Untreated, it can result in losing teeth.
This problem is only detected through
routine dental checkups and cleanings.
Antibiotics may be prescribed to get rid
of the infection beneath the gum.
It’s important to plan regular visits
to your dentist.
Our Chandler dentists can check and identify
problems beneath the surface, making sure
your oral health matches your beautiful smile.
Chandler dentists provide dental services to
relieve pain, improve dental and overall
health, and enhance self-esteem in our
advanced, family-friendly dental clinic.
+1 888-414-1852
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