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Yellow teeth
I have severely yellow teeth and I want to clean them up naturally and over time. No procedure or chemical pastes. What should I do on a daily basis to whiten my teeth?
Another question I have is which toothpaste should I use on a daily basis. Please suggest something that is good for health and teeth and doesn't contain harmful substances.
Also should I switch to an electric toothbrush? If so any recommendations?
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Yellow teeth caused by plaque, calculus (tartar), and surface stains require a combination of thorough home care and a professional dental cleaning.
Understanding the Causes
⢠Plaque: A soft, sticky film of bacteria and food particles that forms daily on teeth and can be brushed away.
⢠Calculus (Tartar): Hardened plaque mineralized by saliva (usually within 24 to 72 hours if missed). It turns yellow, brown, or black and traps more stains.
⢠Stains: Pigments from coffee, tea, smoking, or dark foods that bind to plaque and rough calculus surfaces.
How to Treat and Remove Them
⢠Professional Dental Cleaning (Scaling and Polishing): Calculus cannot be removed with a regular toothbrush or at home; you must see a dentist for scaling and polishing to safely clear deposits above and below the gumline. You can search for local dental care using a directory like Real Tooth Clinic in Pune or other neighborhood dental practices.
⢠Daily Home Care:
⢠Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes using a fluoride or anti-tartar toothpaste (preferably with an electric toothbrush).
⢠Floss daily to clean between teeth where a brush cannot reach.
⢠Use an antibacterial mouthwash to help control plaque bacteria
Next Steps
Maintain good oral hygiene
Health Tips
Visit dentist for further treatment
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First, visit your dentist and get your teeth professionally cleaned through scaling.
Maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing twice daily and using warm saline gargles.
After that, if you still feel your teeth appear yellowish, you may consider teeth whitening.
Next Steps
Maintain good oral hygiene
Health Tips
Use proper brushing technique for cleaning your teeth..
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Scaling and polishing is needed to realise whats the actual colour of your teeth. If they remain yellow even after that then chemicals have to be used to help whiten. They are not harmful. Please consult a dentist for the same.
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Firstly, get a round of scaling and polishing done. Keep your oral hygiene proper. Brush twice daily and use a mouthwash if necessary.
If after scaling and polishing you still feel that your teeth are yellow- you can go ahead with teeth whitening.
You can use any flouridated toothpaste. However, please avoid any herbal pastes.
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Please post your teeth images
Next Steps
visit dentist for the same
Health Tips
follow brushing method prescribed by dentist.
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Dr. Soniya
Dental Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Bikaner
First of Clean your teeth with help of scaling procedure and maintain your oral hygiene with help of correct brushing habit and brushing techniques .
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correct brushing techniques and brushing habit is important to improve the good oral hygiene .
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