THE teeth darkening It is a common condition that can occur gradually and to be caused by external and internal factors, becoming an aesthetic concern as it evolves. The problem, however, can be avoided according to some care revealed by a specialist heard by the CNN.
In addition to the role of teeth natural color genetics, certain foods frequently consumed can contribute to yellowish, gray or brownish tooth tones. According to Odontopediatrician Weslley Carvalho, this picture can be avoided with good oral hygiene, for example.
“The best way to prevent darkening of teeth is to perform good oral hygiene with soft brushes and dental creams that do not wear out and scratch dental enamel, as well as regularly visiting the dentist for oral health and professional prophylaxis. In addition to avoiding foods with artificial dyes and habits such as smoking, mainly,” Weslley says.
According to the expert, “the darkest coloration can take place in the tooth enamel, which is the translucent layer of the tooth. Over time it wears out, and exposes the dentin that can usually vary in color, from lighter to darker, directly influenced by the genetics of each individual, or when pigments begin to join the surface of this enamel.”
Pigments cited may be contained in some specific foods such as coffee, red wine and natural dyes.
See below foods and habits that contribute to the darkening of the teeth:
Coffee
Coffee is one is a tannin -rich drink, which can stain your teeth. Excessive consumption can result in stains on the dental surface.
Red wine
Due to the natural pigments and acids contained in red wine, the drink becomes another coupled with the dental darkening. Acidity can also wear out tooth enamel.
Industrialized with artificial dyes
Artificial dyes in foods such as colorful bullets, soft drinks and industrialized cookies can also corrode tooth enamel.
FOOD WITH NATURAL DRAANTES
Dark vegetables and fruits, such as beets and blackberries are foods capable of causing stains on the dental surface.
Sauces
Sauces such as Shoyu, Barbecue and Curry can darken their teeth by virtue of dark dyes or naturally pigmented ingredients. Thus, oral hygiene becomes important about 30 minutes after consumption.
Smoothness
Weslley Carvalho points out that the smoker habit greatly accelerates the process of teeth darkening by virtue of substances such as nicotine and tar that accumulates on the dental surface quickly and cause darker spots.
Oral habit
In addition to other oral health problems, brushing habit can be an ally to darken the teeth, especially after meals with some of the foods mentioned above.
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This content was originally published in 7 foods and habits that darken their teeth on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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