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Four unexpected habits that turn your teeth yellow

'31.07.2021'

Source: Health

Do you notice in the photos that your friends have whiter smiles than you? Injustice! What is the problem? To begin with, we note that the enamel covering the teeth has a white or whitish-bluish-grayish tint and a certain transparency, writes magazine "Health". If the enamel becomes thinner, then dentin starts to appear from under it. And what is his color? Guess: yellow.

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Therefore, if a white smile is dear to you, you should take care of the strength of the enamel, and the absence of stains, which also hide the shine of the teeth. Smoking and irregular dental care are the well-known culprits of dental yellowness, but there are other habits that spoil the picture.

You often use mouthwash

One of the most dangerous conditions for teeth is dry mouth, says California dentist Harold Katz. And all because the saliva contains a whole combination of minerals, enzymes and oxygen compounds that keep the pH level in the oral cavity neutral - lowering the acidity that eats away enamel. In addition, saliva washes its teeth regularly, washing away bacteria from them and preventing the appearance of stains on the enamel.

“The problem is that many store rinses for the mouth are very acidic, and if they are used often, it can destroy tooth enamel,” warns Dr. Katz. Therefore, if you often use such a tool, you should change the habit, for example, brush your teeth instead of rinsing your mouth with a tool and more often go to the dentist for cleaning.

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Do you like sour fruits and vegetables

Like a highly acidic mouthwash, acidic foods can thin the enamel. These include citrus fruits, juices, tomatoes, pineapples, vinegar, soda, some sports drinks, and vinegar-based salad dressings.

It does not mean at all that all these products should be abandoned, but it is good to drink some water at the same time as they are consumed, advises Katz. He also recommends drinking blueberries, dark tea and red wine with water so that they do not leave stains on the teeth.

Do you drink coffee all day

Although scientists confirm the usefulness of coffee, it is unlikely that teeth benefit from it, says dentist Katya Friedman.

“Sipping two to three cups of coffee a day means that your teeth are in constant contact with the yellowing agent,” she says. Since the enamel is porous, these spots can enter into its surface if the teeth are not brushed regularly.

And the problem is not how much coffee you drink, but how you drink it. It costs to drink it faster, with fewer sips, and it is better through a straw to reduce its contact with the enamel of the teeth.

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You brush your teeth too fanatically

Of course, brushing your teeth is regularly, but increased speed and pressure with a brush can do you a disservice, says New York dentist Mazen Natur. From such treatment enamel is more likely to thin. It is especially harmful if the toothpaste also contains abrasive ingredients.

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