Everybody loves to have pearly white teeth. But if you are among those who have not-so-white teeth, it's time you should pay attention to it and find out what is causing the yellowing of your teeth. Treating your yellow teeth like other dental conditions is not urgent, but if left untreated can impact your confidence level and beautiful smile. 

Interestingly, enhancing your teeth' color is as simple as changing what you are eating and drinking while also refining your oral care routine. You might even benefit from teeth whitening treatment by your dentist.

Here are 10 solid reasons behind your yellow teeth:

1. Genes: Sometimes, the color of the teeth runs in your family. If your parent's teeth are yellow, you will likely have a similar hue. The color shades of teeth are reddish-brown, reddish grey, grey, and reddish-yellow, and the color depth varies from light to dark.

2. Dentin: Your teeth will be yellow when you have thin enamel, and the dentin is seen through it. The color of the dentin varies from yellow to brownish, and it is often the leading cause of the yellow color when you look at them in the mirror. 

3. Enamel is worn out: With increasing age, your enamel also wears away because of exposure to food, drink, and chewing. Most teeth turn yellow when the enamel becomes thin while processing these foods throughout our lifetime, and some also adopt a gray shade when they are missed with long-lasting food stains.

4. Smoking: Nicotine you smoke has many impurities that stick onto your teeth and stain them. Over time it may develop into tartar and can ruin your oral health. Smoking is not only bad for your health but also for your teeth. 

5. Food: There are a wide variety of foods that stains your teeth. Some examples are tomatoes in the pasta sauce, beverages like Pepsi and cola, spices in your curry, and berries. These consist of pigments cling to your tooth enamel and stain its surface. Also, a healthy salad with balsamic vinegar dressing can leave behind a color stain on your teeth.

6. Drinks: Two significant causes of yellow teeth are coffee and tea. In addition, red and white wine also stains your teeth yellow. Other things include light and dark sodas and sports drinks with artificial flavor.

7. Antibiotics: Antibiotics having tetracycline can stain your teeth while affecting your gums. Tetracycline is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of some common infectious diseases in children below as well as adults. While tetracycline and oxytetracycline cause yellow coloring of your teeth, chlortetracycline makes your teeth grey-brown.

8. Fluorosis: Fluoride is good for your teeth, but when it is in excess, it causes yellow or brown spots known as fluorosis. Fluoridated water, toothpaste with fluoride, and some of the prescribed fluoride tablets are significant sources of fluoride. Consult your dentist if you think you or your child are taking too much of it through all the above means.

9. Accidents: Impacts of accidents or any physical trauma can damage your tooth enamel and affect the interior of your tooth, thereby causing discoloration. If there is bleeding, then it needs medical attention.

10. Grinding of teeth: Tooth grinding is an insensible incident that some people have when they are under stress, especially while sleeping. It is also called bruxism. It is very harmful to your tooth enamel that weakens your teeth to the point of cracking and yellowing.

How should you avoid yellow teeth?

Proper brushing, professional cleaning, and whitening treatments are some go-to solutions for your yellow teeth. Brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day to prevent yellow stains. You must floss your teeth at least once daily for the best results.

To deal with deep intrinsic stains, you must visit your dental hygienist, who can clean away all unsighted bacteria and tartar and then polish your teeth while in your dental chair. When the matter is about stains in your enamel, prevention is better than cure. 

Avoid smoking and limit foods and drinks that make your teeth yellow. 

Always rinse your mouth with water after eating and drinking.

You can also try some of the home remedies to lighten the color. Maintaining a good diet and oral hygiene is the best way to keep your teeth healthy.

Conclusion

It is natural for your teeth to become slightly yellow when you start aging, and the enamel becomes shabby. Discoloration from plague development can be decreased by brushing your teeth regularly. With so many options available for whitening your yellow teeth, you should not feel embarrassed about your yellow color teeth. You can consult a good dentist if you cannot fix the problem at home. You can also log into MyDentalPlan, one of the best options where you will get numerous eminent dentists to contact for your needs. They are happy to offer you further guidance.

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About the Author:

Suprithi Choudhary, M.Pharm (Pharmacology) Medical Content writer

Suprithi is a Pharma Professional working as a medical content writer and previously worked as a Research Scientist and Senior Research Analyst

Education

• C.M Academy
• Attended the Panjab University- Chandigarh, Pharma post-graduate in Pharmacology

Special thanks to Dr Deepak Kulkarni, a dental surgeon with over 23 years of experience who proofread this blog. He graduated from the H.K.E's Dental College, Gulbarga, and has certifications in ACHS International Accreditation Education Plan; Advanced Rotary Endodontic - Restorative Continuum; and Leadership, Team Building and Customer Service Leadership from the Oscar Murphy International.