Why tooth whitening is important and What you can do

A dentist recently reported that white teeth might not be the same as healthy teeth. The color of the teeth may not have anything to do with the health of your oral cavities. From one perspective that may be true but there is a lot of things that you should consider when talking about the color the teeth.

Yellow or brown tainted teeth can be a result of smoking, coffee or tea habit. Too much use of these can cause discoloration of the teeth. But yellow teeth at some point do indicate the healthiness of your oral cavity. Apart from the substances, some people may have certain oral cavity issues that may be causing that yellowing of the teeth. It may be due to any gum disease. Even some individuals who take solemn care of their mouth may end up with yellow teeth due to some diseases.

Why is tooth color so important? Whenever you meet new people, they try to know about you, and nobody likes yellow or brown tainted teeth. They may be a part of social displeasure and cause problems for you. You will find people trying to conceal their teeth in pictures to avoid such annoyance.

So that being said, white teeth may not prevent gum diseases, cavities or gingivitis but they certainly help to keep things in perspective and add to your personal confidence and your public appearance. They help you keep a positive image in your peers.

What can be done:

Recently people started using hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, and the results were impressive. Hydrogen peroxide is antibacterial and prevents many oral related diseases. Use it with water and rinse your mouth for one minute. Swish away your dental problems with hydrogen peroxide.

Another way of using the hydrogen peroxide is my mixing it with baking soda. It removes plaque from your teeth.

Brushing regularly is the simplest solution to yellow teeth problem. Most of the oral cavity problems are due to people not taking care of their mouth properly.

Apple cider vinegar is another solution used by individuals to clean their teeth, and it's amazing how this solution is so helpful in so many ways. Apple cider vinegar is known for removing resistant stains from your teeth. It’s also a natural antimicrobial agent.

Using natural edible oils like coconut oil has proven to be quite successful in removing tough stains from the teeth. Use it any way you like. Swish the oil in your mouth for minutes or apply to a clean cloth and use on teeth and the result would be fantastic.

Dr Bashar Ahmedo DDS