Stained And Yellow Teeth?
What Abbey Road Dental Can Do To Help….
Our baby teeth are really white, hence being called milk teeth. Our adult teeth however, are not completely white and are naturally a little bit yellow. The amount however, depends on the person, and for some, the extent of yellowness can be distressing. Some people can find the colour if their teeth really embarrassing, forcing them to cover their mouth while they laugh, or avoid smiling for fear of being judged on the colour of their teeth.
Here at Abbey Road Dental, NW8, yellowness of the teeth is a common patient concern, but luckily we have lots of solutions to help!
Why Do Teeth Go Yellow Or Stain?
There are lots of reasons teeth may go yellow or stain, including:
- Genes – Some children’s adult teeth come through fairly yellow, as teeth colouring can be down to genetics
- Drinking And Eating The Wrong Things – Tea and coffee stain the teeth, and eating and drinking lots of sugar can wear away the enamel, revealing the dentin below which is darker
- Medicines & Diseases – Certain medicines and diseases can affect the teeth and their colouring
- Braces – Braces do not cause yellowing, but you have to up your dental hygiene. If your dental hygiene isn’t on top form, the teeth can yellow
- Smoking – The nicotine in cigarettes stains the teeth
- Drinking – Red wine stains the teeth
- Accidents – Accidents that hurt the teeth can damage the structure and therefore change the colouring of the tooth
- Getting Older – Our teeth naturally yellow as we age
Treating Yellow Teeth
Here at Abbey Road Dental in St John’s Wood we have lots of suggestions and treatments to help you with avoiding or getting rid of yellow teeth. Deciding the best way to get rid of yours will depend largely on how old you are, why you want to improve them, your budget, the health of your teeth, and the amount of work you are open to having completed.
The easiest way for us to remove minor staining is with a scale and polish, which if done regularly, could be all you need to bring the shine back to your teeth. The next option would be teeth whitening which we can complete in as little as one hour in clinic. Alternatively we do have an at-home option as well.
For teeth that are perhaps misshapen, chipped, overcrowded or even missing, we may recommend a combination of treatments with our Smile Makeover. This can involve veneers, teeth whitening, braces, bonding, dental implants and more – it all depends on your individual wants and needs.
Speak To The Team At Abbey Road Dental About Treatments For Yellow Teeth
The first step to avoiding yellow teeth is to attend your checkups with us regularly. We can ensure we help you stay on top of your dental care, recommending various products and improvements for your dental hygiene regime to help your teeth stay white.
If you want to treat teeth which are already stained and yellow, please call us on 02076241603 and we will be pleased to book you in for a no obligation consultation to discuss your needs.