Black tooth and yellow tooth
What to do about black teeth and yellow teeth?
Ouch, ouch, a balloon in your tooth and it's ruined, you have Ginette's smile in the visitors' room. Or maybe you brush your teeth every day, morning and evening, and you still have yellow teeth. One fine day, a black tooth appears. What to do? Go to your dentist? Obviously, it's a very good idea and certainly the best. But maybe you can take small steps quietly at home and improve your situation a little. No more black teeth or yellow teeth!
This article is part of a broader theme, which is dental hygiene. We have an article that covers this topic in a comprehensive manner: dental hygiene
Are we talking about the black tooth?
You may have a black tooth for several reasons:
- carrie
- colored tartar
- dental necrosis
If you do not know which case you are in, it is best to consult your dentist who will redirect you towards the right treatments for black teeth and their diseases.
A cavity must be treated so that it does not get worse and cause you significant pain.
Your dentist can also perform a scaling and smoothing of your teeth if you have darkened tartar. You can also, if you have darkened tartar (which can be the case for people who smoke a lot), brush your teeth with baking soda, which will help whiten your teeth and reduce black teeth.
We have written a complete file on natural teeth whitening techniques, you can find it right here: teeth whitening
If you are in the case of dental necrosis , again only your dentist can do something for you. Necrosis most of the time occurs after an episode of "toothache" or a shock to the tooth. It is in reality the tooth that is devitalized so for effective treatment you must go to your dentist.
And the yellow teeth in all this!
To avoid having yellow teeth (and black teeth at the same time) you must have good dental hygiene, despite everything some people are good students of the toothbrush but still end up with yellow or yellowish teeth. Life is sometimes unfair! You may indeed have a natural predisposition to yellow teeth. Several reasons can explain this:
- Fragile and porous teeth: tartar can build up and stick more easily to your teeth.
- Acidic saliva: the acidity of your saliva can both weaken your teeth and make them more porous, but also facilitate the scaling reaction of your teeth.
- Your diet: It can also affect the health of your teeth and the acidity of your mouth, thus facilitating or preventing tartar buildup. External coloring on a food can soak into the enamel of your teeth and turn them yellow. Tea, coffee, tobacco, and wine will contribute to the yellowing of your teeth.
- Genetic heritage: Yellow teeth can be genetic, and yes. The yellowish color is present well before birth. This is determined by the thickness and transparency of the enamel; the thinner it is, the less opaque and therefore yellow it is.
- Illness: Certain illnesses or even treatments can make your teeth yellow.
Yellow teeth, what to do, what treatments?
Yellow teeth can turn white again if the yellowing is caused by poor lifestyle or diet. In this case, teeth whitening can be an option. However, if the yellow teeth are genetic, due to a disease, or due to treatment, whitening and brightening techniques are unlikely to be effective.
Before going to a dentist or other specialist, it's best to start practicing good dental hygiene by taking good care of your teeth. Brushing thoroughly three times a day after every meal is the foundation for beautiful teeth. You should also start reducing or eliminating certain foods and drinks that cause yellow teeth.
You should only see a dentist if your yellow teeth persist despite your changes. This dental professional can scale and polish your teeth to remove the yellowing that's spoiling your smile. The dentist may suggest a treatment to help lighten or whiten your yellow teeth.
We obviously have several articles that cover this topic in more detail:
The importance of brushing your teeth twice a day
How long should you brush your teeth?
How to maintain your toothbrush
How to brush your teeth properly
We also wrote an article on how to avoid bleeding gums right here: Bleeding Gums
Our specific article on the benefits of dental flossing right here: dental floss
We wrote an article on how to make your own mouthwash: Making Your Own Mouthwash
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