Seeing the white dentures of models or artists of film and television is inevitable to ask, if it is your case, why we have yellow teeth instead.The reasons go, as we will see below, from genetic conditions to some of the Foods and beverages we usually consume.
Yellow teeth, why?
Dentists often divide the causes of having yellow teeth into external and internal ; the first ones have to do with the enamel that covers the teeth , which although it can be harder than the bone can easily stain, and this is what usually happens with dark food and drinks, such as coffee, red wine, black tails, dark sauces (such as mole ), some fruits, etc.These foods are rich in chromogens , a pigment that is It easily adheres to the enamel and can make it yellowish.
Drinks and acidic juices can also contribute to eroding the enamel, favoring the incorporation of chromogens.The role of tobacco , smoked or chewed, in the loss of whiteness in the teeth.
Internal or intrinsic factors are those that produce changes in the way enamel and dentin reflect light.the yellowish color would be due to internal changes due to the consumption of certain medications, c Like some antibiotics for children, or certain medicines used in chemotherapy (when it is directed at the head or neck).Other products that can turn yellow teeth are antiseptic and bactericidal such as chlorhexidine, present in some mouthwashes , or minocycline, used in the treatment of acne and respiratory infections.
Interestingly, when there is excess fluoride in running water it can also cause teeth to turn yellowish And some dental treatments, when amalgam changes are being made, may have this unwanted result.
There are other factors that have nothing to do with diet or medications, such as those that come with genetics (well yes our parents naturally had yellow dentures we are likely to inherit that character ica), or with age, because as you age, you lose enamel or it gets darker.
Apart from some more or less direct treatments to bleach the enamel, most dentists agree that to avoid yellow teeth you have to pay attention to what we put in the mouth , that is, our daily diet , and maybe we will achieve that smile that we like so much in our favorite artists.
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