How to deal with yellow teeth
Disease description:
I am 18 years old this year, and I feel that my teeth are quite yellow. I would like to ask, what can I do about yellow teeth?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chao
Yellowing of the teeth may be caused by various factors, including dietary habits such as drinking coffee, tea, or red wine, smoking, poor oral hygiene, and the natural aging process. The following are some methods for improvement:
1. Improve oral hygiene: Brush your teeth at least twice daily for two minutes each time, using fluoride toothpaste. Dental floss can also be used to remove food debris between teeth.
2. Regular dental cleaning: Undergo professional dental cleaning every six months to a year to remove surface tartar and pigment deposits.
3. Teeth whitening products: Various over-the-counter teeth whitening products are available, such as whitening toothpaste, whitening strips, or whitening pens. However, effectiveness may vary among individuals, and these products should be used according to instructions to avoid overuse and potential tooth sensitivity.
In some cases, yellow discoloration of the teeth may indicate underlying issues such as dental fluorosis or tetracycline staining, which require timely medical attention and treatment.
