Posts Tagged ‘teeth stains’
Ways To Naturally Reduce Teeth Stains
Posted by: stomper in dental advice on June 2nd, 2010
If you are like many people, you depend on coffee to get you through your busy days. You may have noticed recently the toll drinking coffee or soft drinks is having on your teeth. Effects such as the ones your sanyo rice cooker is having on your diet when you use it too often! However, there are practical steps you can take to protect your teeth against stains that occur from drinking coffee and other caffeinated drinks.
Have you ever thought about cutting down or cutting out your caffeine? Even though this may be one of your most helpful preventative measures, if you’re not ready to get rid of the coffee or soda in your life, try brushing. Brush your teeth whenever possible after such drinks.
If you are not ready to pull out your toothbrush a few times a day at the office, drink water. Not only should you drink water but swish it around in your mouth after a meal or a caffeinated drink. Swish for as long as you would combine a cake batter with a kitchen hand mixer. This will wash away the film that builds up on your teeth causing stains.
Eating healthy, crunch fruits and vegetables can help as well. For instance, carrots, apples, or celery are a good example of crunchy fruits and vegetables. Eating soft vegetables out of a roasting pan do not count. Make sure they are crunchy for your teeth whitening purpose.
Using a straw can help limit the teeth staining effects of these drinks on your teeth. Whenever possible use a straw for your caffeinated drinks. Using a straw will help move the liquid to the back of your mouth quick, limiting the liquid’s contact with your teeth. This may be a more appropriate measure for cold drinks. It is not suitable for hot drinks.
If a straw is not available, or convenient for your drink, do not keep colored liquid in your mouth for long. Do not swish your caffeinated drink around in your mouth. Allowing these drinks to hang out in your mouth for long will contribute to staining.
An alternative method can also be chewing sugar free gum after meals or drinks. This will help reduce the film build-up on your teeth. Remember; use these tips when brushing is absolutely impossible. Whenever you can, brush your teeth after drinking coffee, tea or other drinks that are bound to stain your teeth. This is the number one method to maintain the color of your teeth.
Teeth Discoloration and Teeth Stain Facts
Posted by: stomper in dental advice on February 8th, 2010
What is one of the first things you notice when you meet someone new? It’s the persons way of speaking, opinions, hand gestures- in other words a person’s mannerisms? Not really. Your smile is one of the first things to catch a person’s eyes. People perceive or relate to a person by their smile, or teeth.
If you are trying to sell a teeth whitening product and your teeth are gray or yellow, do you really think you will make a sale? Unless you have extreme sales prowess, your customer will probably be turned off by your teeth and will not buy from you.
If you are a motivational speaker do you think you will have much credibility with stained, crooked teeth? “How can we rely on this person if he/she cannot even care for their own teeth”…people would probably be thinking this to themselves?!”
True enough, having white teeth can have an impact not only on how you feel about yourself but also on how people would relate to you. Teeth discoloration and stains can have a negative effect on your self-esteem, confidence, credibility, and attitude. It will be easier for you to do something about it if you first study about teeth stains and discoloration.
Types of Teeth Stains and Discoloration
There are two kinds of teeth discoloration and stains, which include localize and generalized. The localized stains are present only on a single tooth or a specific part of the teeth. Generalized, on the other hand, involves more teeth.
Intrinsic and extrinsic are two kinds of discolorations or stains on teeth. Extrinsic teeth discoloration are due to external factors such as plaque and tartar, poor oral hygiene, failed restorations, bleeding gums, food and beverages, and smoking
Meanwhile, intrinsic teeth discoloration is caused by underlying or systemic factors that lead to enamel defects. Some of the probable causes include hereditary disorders, medications, fluorisis, high fever during early childhood, eruption of the crown, and trauma. Intrinsic stains are more complicated and involve complex whitening treatments.
Preventive Measures
· Healthy lifestyle
Smoking can contribute to discolored teeth so if you want white teeth, avoid lighting up your cigarettes. Moreover, have a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables, most of which are natural whiteners.
· Avoidance of stain causing food and beverage
Soy sauce, tomato sauce, red wine, soda, black berries, tea, blue berries, and coffee are known for causing teeth discoloration. You should limit your intake of such foods and drinks.
· Proper hygiene
Make sure you brush and floss two times each day. Schedule a professional dental cleaning at least once or twice a year.
Removing Teeth Stains and Discoloration
· Dental procedures
In-house teeth bleaching and laser teeth whitening are two of the most popular dental procedures that you can undergo to achieve white teeth.
· Home remedies
Common household items such as lemon juice, baking soda, salt, dried orange peel, and strawberries can be applied or rubbed into your teeth to achieve a whiter look.
· Whitening products
Whitening gels, strips, mouth guards, and toothpastes are only few of the many do-it-yourself teeth whitening products that are available in the market today.
Knowing there are treatments for gray or yellow teeth helps you cope until you get the treatment you need. You must study about this thoroughtly and consult your dentist to find the best way to whiten your teeth.
