3 Little-Known Factors That Could Make Your Teeth Yellow

If you think that having your teeth regularly whitened is a chore, here are some tips to prevent you from needing to whiten teeth.

What causes yellow teeth?

It’s a known fact that tobacco, wine and coffee can stain teeth. But this stains the white, external part of the tooth which can be easily whitened through whitening gels.

What’s more difficult to whiten is the inner part of the teeth called dentin: the part of the teeth that’s alive.

Dentin ages, just like the skin. And when dentin ages, it turns yellow, just as skin would wrinkle upon aging.

Why dentin matters

The outer part of the tooth, the enamel, is like a window. So whatever color the dentin is, the enamel reflects.

The thinking that as you age your teeth becomes yellow because you are more exposed to tooth staining foods like berries, coffee, and wine is just a myth.

Here are the real reasons why your teeth turn yellow:

Grinding teeth. Grinding your teeth can shrink the tissues. This habit can speed up the aging and shrinking of the tooth.

Diet. A person with poor diet is more likely to have yellow tooth. Dentists prove that lack of nutrients in the body can speed up the aging process of dentins, including other living tissues in the body.

 Aging. Ultimately, as we grow older, the roots in our teeth diminish one by one, causing our teeth to grow weaker. This makes our teeth turn yellow naturally.

Taking good care of your body helps to prevent premature aging of dentins. Good diet, a good night’s sleep, and stress management will slow down the aging process of all living tissues in your body.

Dentists recommend consuming coffee, spicy food, and berries moderately to prevent yellow teeth. Smoking also contributes to yellow stains because of its nicotine and tar.