Not all people have white teeth naturally and not always the yellowish tone is caused by tobacco or coffee.
Inside the tooth there is an internal tissue called “dentin”, this tissue is naturally yellowish in color and together with the enamel (external tissue) that is translucent, they are responsible for giving the color of the tooth.
Teeth can have an infinite variety of color range due to different reasons, but basically the color of the teeth is determined by genetic factors, we are born with a certain color, which means that the color of the teeth is a innate characteristic such as skin color, which is pigmented (staining) over the years as part of aging, hygienic and eating habits of the patient.
“You have to be careful with home remedies, the effects could be the same as rubbing the tooth with sandpaper. As would bicarbonate, activated carbon and lemon (it is an acid that erodes) its continuous use could irreversibly damage tooth enamel.”
Main factors that influence the coloration of the teeth:
Genetics
There is an important genetic condition that defines the color of our teeth since we are born. Some congenital diseases such as dentinogenesis or amelogenesis imperfecta cause defects in the dental enamel or dentin, causing them to acquire a yellowish or even brown color.
Diet
Some foods and drinks have pigments that can seep through the pores of our teeth. Examples such as coffee or black tea are the best known.
Medicines
Some types of antibiotics such as tetracycline at birth can cause an alteration during the formation of the tooth, causing it to erupt with a yellowish, brown or gray color.
Mouthwashes
Some products that make teeth yellow are mouthwashes such as chlorhexidine.
Dental Fillings
In the case of silver mercury amalgam (which is used for dental fillings), it contains toxic metals that end up being assimilated by the tooth and transforming its color.
Dental Whitening
Dental whitening is a clinical procedure that will be carried out through a chemical bleaching agent. This procedure will not have any significant side reactions and will not affect the long-term sensitivity of the teeth. In our clinic we use a chemical lightening agent that contains a double desensitizer and calcium as a remineralizing agent, which allows us to obtain successful results without sensitivity after treatment.
Currently there are many dental whitening techniques, the one that is carried out in the office and the one that is carried out at home under the supervision of the professional, both techniques are very good and the results that we expect depend on many factors, that is why always before carrying out a treatment clearance it is advisable to make a prior consultation, in order to assess that our oral health is adequate to receive this type of treatment, such as:
- Eliminate cavities.
- Carry out regular dental cleaning.
- Determine whether or not the patient suffers from tooth sensitivity.
- Assess that the state of the gums and surrounding tissues is in adequate condition.
- Assess the color and the initial tone with which the patient arrives at the consultation, so that they know the degree of pigmentation and have an expectation of the results that can be obtained.
The dental whitening treatment is not harmful to the teeth, we just have to know the right time to do it and take into account all the necessary care.
What happens during whitening?
During treatment, by placing the lightening gel on the surface of the tooth, an oxidation process occurs, in which oxygen is released inside the tooth, causing the enamel crystals to open, allowing the lightening agent to enter the dentin, thus producing the whitening of the teeth.
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Frequent questions”
1) Do home remedies work?
You have to be careful with home remedies, the effects could be the same as rubbing the tooth with sandpaper. As would bicarbonate, activated carbon and lemon (it is an acid that erodes) its continuous use could irreversibly damage tooth enamel.
2) Rinses with hydrogen peroxide?
It can be effective, however, in the long term this technique can cause serious irritation to the gums, tongue and even the palate and oral tissues.
3) Rinses with coconut oil?
This is a good habit as a complement to oral hygiene, however it will not make a significant change in the color of the teeth.
4) Will whitening toothpaste lighten my teeth?
The answer is no, whitening toothpastes cannot change the natural color of your teeth or lighten a stain deeper than the tooth surface.
5) Does teeth whitening damage my teeth?
No, this treatment is not harmful to the teeth, we simply have to know how to handle it and take into account all the care before and after the process.
by Biohealth Concept Costa Rica
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