{"id":131,"date":"2022-06-03T16:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T16:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2022-07-20T16:32:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T16:32:18","slug":"causes-of-yellow-teeth-and-how-to-whiten-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/03\/causes-of-yellow-teeth-and-how-to-whiten-them\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Yellow Teeth &amp; How Can I Whiten Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/stained-teeth-side-by-side.jpg\" alt=\"Side by side comparison of stained teeth and whitened teeth. \" class=\"wp-image-132\" width=\"304\" height=\"203\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your smile stained, yellow, and a source of embarrassment? Don\u2019t worry\u2014you aren\u2019t alone, and your situation isn\u2019t hopeless! Many people are saddened by the state of their smiles, but fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a> can offer many solutions that are certain to whiten your pearly whites and get your smile back on track. Keep reading to learn more about some of the common causes of yellow teeth and what you can do to whiten them safely and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Yellow Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many things that can cause your teeth to turn yellow, but some of the common factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Age<\/strong> \u2013 As you grow older, your tooth enamel wears and becomes thinner, which allows the yellow-colored dentin underneath to become more visible.<\/li><li><strong>Genetics<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes you can inherit yellow teeth through certain genetic conditions.<\/li><li><strong>Diet <\/strong>\u2013 Certain foods and drinks like red wines, berries, coffee, and tea contain tannins, which are staining agents that can easily discolor your teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Smoking<\/strong> \u2013 Smoking is notorious for causing all sorts of oral health problems, including stained teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Excessive fluoride exposure<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad! Fluoride is good for your enamel, but too much fluoride exposure can lead to fluorosis and discolor your teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Poor oral hygiene<\/strong> \u2013 This is one of the leading causes of stained teeth, yet it\u2019s entirely preventable! Simply not brushing and flossing your teeth can lead to yellow discoloration.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Effectively Whiten My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, there are many ways to effectively whiten your teeth, regardless of how they became stained! Although it\u2019s important to keep in mind that everybody\u2019s individual circumstances differ, and some patients will find success with certain methods that other patients won\u2019t have success with. That said, there are typically two main methods offered by your dentist that are certain to whiten your teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In-office whitening is carried out by your dentist at their office. Your dentist has access to special tools and whitening agents that are stronger than anything you can buy at the store. They\u2019ll be able to polish your teeth in a matter of minutes, removing any visible stains and giving your smile a new vibrant glow that\u2019s fully visible within a week or two.<\/li><li>Your dentist can also send you home with a whitening kit containing everything that you\u2019ll need to whiten your teeth. The kit contains special whitening gels and custom-made trays that allow you to whiten on your schedule whenever it\u2019s convenient. The best part? The results are the same impressive quality as in-office whitening!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t settle for a stained smile! Your pearly whites are one of the first things that people will notice about you, so knowing that your smile looks its absolute best will help you to navigate through life with confidence and ease. If you\u2019re ready to do something about your yellow teeth, talk with your dentist about their available teeth whitening options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nelson Howard proudly serves patients and families in the Rancho Bernardo area! Dr. Howard received his dental doctorate from the UCLA School of Dentistry and is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. His practice is pleased to offer several available services including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic dentistry options<\/a> like teeth whitening. If you have any questions about the article or would like to schedule an appointment, feel free to visit Dr. Howard\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myranchobernardodentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or give him a call: (858) 258-9790.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your smile stained, yellow, and a source of embarrassment? Don\u2019t worry\u2014you aren\u2019t alone, and your situation isn\u2019t hopeless! Many people are saddened by the state of their smiles, but fortunately, cosmetic dentistry can offer many solutions that are certain to whiten your pearly whites and get your smile back on track. Keep reading to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Causes Of Yellow Teeth | Rancho Bernardo Dentist | Dr. Nelson Howard<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are many reasons for yellow teeth in Rancho Bernardo. 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