What to do if your teeth turn yellow?

Extrinsic staining is primarily caused by factors such as food, drink, tobacco, and poor oral hygiene. In this case, we can use ultrasonic tooth cleaning and sandblasting to remove pigment and plaque from the tooth surface. Ultrasonic tooth cleaning uses high-frequency vibrations to break up dirt and pigment on the tooth surface, and then rinses them away through the scouring action of water. Sandblasting tooth cleaning uses high-pressure airflow to spray special sandblasting powder onto the tooth surface to remove pigment and plaque through friction. Of course, correct brushing method is also an important measure to prevent exogenous staining. When brushing your teeth, you should choose a soft-bristled toothbrush, brush your teeth for no less than two minutes each time, and make sure you brush your teeth with moderate force to avoid excessive wear on your teeth.

Endogenous staining is mainly caused by pigment deposition inside the tooth, pulp necrosis, tetracycline drugs and other factors. For endogenous staining, we can treat tooth bleaching, resin restoration, porcelain veneers, and full crown restoration. Tooth bleaching uses the oxidation of peroxide to break down the pigment inside the teeth, thereby making the teeth whiter. Resin restoration involves applying a layer of resin material similar to the color of the tooth on the tooth surface to cover the pigment on the tooth surface. Porcelain veneers are a restoration method in which thin layers of porcelain are adhered to the tooth surface to improve the color and shape of the teeth. A full crown repair covers the entire tooth with an artificial crown to change the color and shape of the tooth.

Whether the yellowing of teeth is caused by exogenous staining or endogenous staining, we can improve it through scientific treatment methods and correct oral care. Of course, in daily life, we should also pay attention to oral hygiene, conduct regular oral examinations and teeth cleaning, and maintain oral health.