What Causes Yellow Teeth and How Can I Prevent It?

Question

Teeth color varies according to the complexion of skin. Also teeth becomes yellow as age advances. Another cause of yellow teeth is calculus and stains deposition on teeth, you can go for scaling and polishing of teeth. Brush your teeth regularly twice daily with soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Also clean your tongue properly.

Neha Saraswat · Accepted Answer

Teeth color varies according to the complexion of skin. Also teeth becomes yellow as age advances. Another cause of yellow teeth is calculus and stains deposition on teeth, you can go for scaling and polishing of teeth. Brush your teeth regularly twice daily with soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Also clean your tongue properly.

Sakshi Sharma · Answer

Hi,
teeth turn yellow due to accumulation of plaque and tartar, decay, smoking and tobacco chewing, consumption of caffeinated beverages and alcoholic drinks. For better looking teeth, the first and most important thing is that you teeth should be clean, and free from plaque (accumulated food debris) and stains. For that, you must get professional scaling/cleaning done from a dentist.
After that, you can head for tooth whitening procedures such as bleaching and laser tooth whitening. Hope that helps.

Ramya M.R · Answer

Naturally our teeth colour ranges from pearly white to pale yellow so everyone cannot have white teeth. Get scalling n polishing done by dentist. If you r not happy with your teeth shade later, you can get bleaching done by dentist which'll lighten your teeth by 2-3 shades. Alternatively you can use a teeth whitening toothpaste such as snowdent after scalling. Whitening gels used daily along with customized dental trays provided by dentist r also available in the market. Avoid heavily coloured foods, tea n coffee, cool drinks, smoking n tobacco products as they stain teeth.

Jignasa · Answer

Accumulation of plaque on teeth, harsh brushing, acidity, smoking, tobacco chewing, consumption of caffeinated n aerated beverages, improper oral hygiene usually cause yellow teeth. Go for professional scaling and polishing of teeth at least every six months. Use mouthwash twice daily. Maintain proper oral hygiene.

Shubhra Dwivedy · Answer

For yellow t�eth you need scaling. And bleaching if doctor suggests.
Avoid too much of tea, coffee, chocolates. Avoid alcohol, tobacco products, smoking if you have habit.
Brush twice and rinse theice.

Yasmin Asma Zohara · Answer

The simplest method of removing minor surface stains is polishing, or micro-abrasion if staining is more intrinsic. Provided that your discolouration is not due to inadequate enamel exposing the dentin, tooth whitening (bleaching) is often the most effective treatment for yellow stained teeth. Advance procedures can be done with laser. Use snowdent tooth paste for whitening until then. Apply snowdent paste on the teeth. Wait for 10 to 15 min. Then brush your teeth with the same paste. Applying it overnight for better results.

Isha Malhotra · Answer

Few people have natural pure white teeth; most teeth are in fact slightly yellow. But the degree of yellowness does vary and for some people it can be quite embarrassing.
Discoloured teeth treated with whitening, crowns and veneersUnsightly discoloured teeth treated with whitening, crowns and veneers
Yellow or dull coloured teeth can be caused by a number of external or internal factors:
Poor dental hygiene: Flossing and brushing at least twice a day is essential to remove plaque and stain-producing substances, as well as preventing bad breath and tooth decay.
Genetics: If your teeth are yellow as a child, it may be due to genetic factors.
Diet: Consumption of too many fizzy drinks or excessive sugar can remove the outer coating of your teeth. Other culprits are tea and coffee, both of which cause staining.
Diseases: Yellow teeth can be caused by several diseases that affect enamel and dentin, as well as by treatments like chemotherapy.
Braces: If you wear braces you must triple your maintenance routine as poor dental care can leave a yellowish tint.
Smoking and drinking: Nicotine causes discolouration of teeth, as can red wine.
Trauma: Accidents can affect enamel formation in young children by damaging the internal structure.
Aging: Yellowish teeth are a natural symptom of aging.
Drugs: Certain antibiotics or other medications can cause yellow teeth.
How to get rid of yellow teeth
There are several treatment options for yellow teeth, so deciding how to get rid of yours will largely depend on the specific cause, your age, and condition of your teeth. We always aim to provide the least invasive treatment possible to create the optimum outcome.
The simplest method of removing minor surface stains is polishing, or micro-abrasion if staining is more intrinsic. Provided that your discolouration is not due to inadequate enamel exposing the dentin, tooth whitening (bleaching) is often the most effective treatment for yellow stained teeth.
If your teeth are also worn or chipped, the best solution may be composite bonding or porcelain veneers ? or a combination of bleaching, bonding and veneers. This is becoming the preferred option for people wanting an instant and noticeable difference in their appearance.

Maj. Gen Mahesh Chander Vsm (Retd) · Answer

Poor or hygiene , brush twice daily especially at the night. If intrinsic remove cause fluoride is major at the time of formation of teeth.  Avoid fluoride over rich water

Umesh Kumar Gupta · Answer

Lack of cleaning and use of colouring drinks and tobacco and smoking are main reasons for yellowish color on teeth.
You can prevent this by avoiding ----excessive tea, coffee. Cola drinks. Tobacco/smoking. Now first and fore most requirement is that you maintain oral hygiene by brushing teeth morning evening before going to sleep and use listerine mouthwash regularly.