In the age of digital photography, social media and other picture sharing websites, people are under more pressure than ever to look their best. Having a beaming smile with radiant white teeth is now as important as having the latest trendy hairstyle or clothing. Tooth discoloration, however, is not something that can be quickly fixed before a photograph is taken.
Also known as yellowing teeth, tooth discoloration is the process whereby teeth lose their white sheen and turn dark yellow in color. It occurs naturally when the outer shell of dental enamel begins to weaken and turns translucent, showing the darker or more yellow colored dentin underneath. Enamel is the coating that protects our teeth, and it weakens itself naturally over time. For some people, this coating weakens quicker than others and their teeth begin to lose their white glow.
How can this be?
Here, we list the five most common reasons why teeth begin to prematurely turn yellow. [Read more…] about The 5 Biggest Causes of Yellowing Teeth