White Teeth An Essential Part Of The Personality:

If smile of a person is one thing that attracts people then the supporting role is done by the white teeth which adds value to the smile. Just imagine a cute smile with a pale yellow set of teeth and the excitement turns into catastrophe. It adds glory to the personality which highlights the hygiene consciousness of an individual. On very special or important occasions like family functions, job interviews or first day at the new office; people are often concerned about the appearance or rather first impression which includes your looks, hygiene and appearance. White teeth with an attractive smile increase the confidence of an individual as well as appear to be a sign of healthy habits.

How And Why Teeth Become Yellow?

Teeth becomes yellow or even brownish when the stains develop on the enamel leading to the visibility of pale brownish substance i. e. dentin.

There could be many reasons for this to happen. Some of them could be as follows:

·         Smoking or consumption of tobacco products.

·         Excessive consumption of dark liquids like tea, coffee, red wine

·         Improper brushing habits leading to accumulation of plaque and food particles in the pores.

·         Natural aging of the human body parts

·         Improper diets which include highly processed foods and color in it.

What Is Teeth Whitening?

Tooth whitening is the procedure to lighten the color of the teeth by removing the stain patch of the enamel and discoloration. The outer layer of the tooth is called enamel and inner part is called dentin. The combination between this enamel and dentin reflects the actual color of the teeth. Teeth whitening is one process in which the actual shades are brightened by tooth cleaning by a dentist or by bleaching which is a 3-4 weeks continuous procedure.

There could be both scientific and home based remedies to whiten teeth effectively:

§  Scientific Remedies:

Professional bleaching:

In this procedure, the dentist would first put a gel or rubber shield on your gum for protective purpose. Then the whitening product which is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide is applied on the teeth. This product when breaks down mixes with oxygen leading to the enamel thus whitening the teeth.

§  Home Based Remedies:
Oil Pulling: A traditional way to prevent teeth by swishing coconut oil around in the mouth to protect teeth. Coconut oil is used because it has pleasant taste and many other health benefits.

§  Regular Brushing After Eating Twice A Day:

This habit is not only good for having white teeth but also better for over all oral health. This lead to getting rid of the plaque which leaves stains on the teeth leading to bad breathe and pale yellow teeth.

§  Apply Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar is a natural antibiotic and gum cleanser, it also helps to remove stubborn stains on the teeth. ACV is especially helpful for removing stains due to common consumption of hard liquids like tea, coffee and wine and consumption of nicotine (smoking) products.

Conclusion: Thus healthy and white teeth can be achieved through natural and healthy ways.