Do you shy away from selfies or use a hand to cover your smile because you’re ashamed of stained teeth? If Zoom calls make you feel uncomfortable about showing your beautiful smile, we have the ideal solution.
Doris Giraldo, DDS at New Dimension Dentistry, can whiten and brighten any smile. In the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan, Dr. Giraldo offers professional whitening to help you eradicate stains and gain a smile that’s several shades lighter than your current look. In a single visit, she uses the most state-of-the-art technology to bring you a smile that you’re proud to show off.
There are quite a few offenders that can cause stains and make your smile yellow or dull. Let’s take a closer look at a few of them.
You’re born with genetic coding that determines your tooth color. Some smiles are naturally bright white and stay that way. If your teeth exhibit a duller appearance, especially as you age, it doesn’t mean you’ve skimped on your oral care. Your genes decide your natural tooth color, and they also determine how susceptible your teeth are to staining.
It’s true. Not staying hydrated encourages tooth stains. If your body isn’t getting enough hydration, you might notice that your mouth is dry. A dry mouth means you aren’t producing an adequate amount of saliva to keep your teeth clean. Saliva has a very important job in oral care. It’s responsible for removing food debris, bacteria, and leftover sugars that get stuck between and on your teeth.
A dry mouth encourages bacterial growth, and in turn, causes plaque build-up. Plaque eventually turns into tartar, which is what causes yellow and brown stains on your teeth. Those stains become more pronounced and noticeable over time.
Your diet can be a possible culprit of tooth stains. Beverages and foods that are dark in color have chromogens. Chromogens are pigmented chemical substances that stain your teeth. One example of chromogens is the tannic acid in red wine.
Some other beverages and foods that cause staining are:
Using a straw helps prevent foods and drinks from staining your teeth. Also, simply rinsing your mouth out or brushing your teeth right after eating and drinking helps prevent or slow staining.
Smoking is another primary reason for stained teeth. Tobacco products and nicotine have particles that stick to your tooth enamel. It becomes much more challenging to remove tooth stains the longer you chew, dip, or smoke.
The stubborn particles that build up on your tooth enamel cause brown stains that get darker with time. Professional whitening is the only solution to removing the deep discoloration tobacco causes.
Did you know that one of the major signs of tooth decay is yellow or brain stains on your teeth? It’s one of the first symptoms of plaque and tartar build-up. It’s essential to brush and floss every day and never skip your regularly scheduled dentist visits. The easiest way to avoid stained teeth is through proper dental care.
Call New Dimension Dentistry today for a consultation to find a teeth whitening solution that’s right for you.
