A morning glance in the mirror not infrequently reveals one or more yellowish discolorations on the teeth. What you can do about yellow discolorations and why the color of your teeth changes at all, we explain in today's blog post. Discolorations on the teeth can occur in various ways – externally, internally or due to age. Among the most common reasons for externally visible tooth discolorations are deposits on the tooth enamel. Internal discolorations are often due to the dentin. A yellowish or grayish tint of your teeth can also be due to increasing age.
Prevent external tooth discolorations on the enamel
Externally visible tooth discolorations occur on the outer layer of the teeth – the enamel. Causes are often luxury foods such as tobacco, coffee, tea, alcohol as well as ketchup, curry or cola. To prevent these discolorations, in addition to thorough dental cleaning, conscious avoidance of deposit-promoting foods is recommended. Since this is not always possible, deposits can form over time despite a conscious diet. With thorough and regular dental care, you can effectively prevent these. The decisive criterion is not only regularity, but also the thoroughness of care. Thorough dental cleaning is guaranteed by our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush. Brushing teeth without mechanical movement effectively protects the valuable tooth enamel from wear – abrasion-free and gentle for teeth, enamel and gums.
Avoid discolored dentin
Internal tooth discolorations usually occur due to changes in the dentin, which lies under the enamel. If the enamel is abraded or damaged, the darker dentin can show through and thus cause discolorations. To avoid this, it is important to effectively protect the enamel. A common mistake is too much pressure when brushing teeth. With the emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush, you clean your teeth particularly gently – without any pressure.
Prevent age-related tooth discolorations
With increasing age, teeth naturally discolor. Despite good oral hygiene, this process can hardly be completely stopped: the enamel becomes thinner, the dentin darker – the teeth appear yellowish or grayish. However, through effective dental care, you can slow down the process. The emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush supports you with its unique cleaning function.
Thorough oral hygiene promotes white teeth
Tooth discolorations can best be avoided if you reduce staining foods on the one hand and pay attention to consistent oral hygiene on the other. Our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush helps you to clean your teeth thoroughly and gently – without any mechanical brushing movement. Biofilms and plaque are removed safely and efficiently. For the interdental spaces, we also recommend regular use of dental floss, special mouthwashes and interdental brushes.
