Why Am I Getting Smile Stains?
You know that when you experience smile stains, you can get rid of them. Our Saxonburg, PA team offers a variety of cosmetic care solutions that will either eliminate or cover up the discoloration you’re feeling unhappy about affecting your smile. While this is all well and good, you may find that in addition to wanting to do something about those stains, you’d also like to know: Where are they coming from? What should you be doing differently in order to prevent them from occurring or at least to slow down their arrival? We can help.
They Come From Simple Daily Use
You will hear this time and time again and it may never stop being frustrating! However, it is often a relief to realize that you haven’t done anything wrong. With use comes some visual evidence that you’ve been relying on your smile for many years! Referred to as “natural wear and tear” this simply means that some amount of discoloration is expected to develop over time no matter what. As long as you’re fully invested in preventive care, you’re doing the best that you can (and cosmetic care will address staining that arises).
They Come From The Foods And Drinks You Eat
Berries, coffee, dark sauces, cocoa, tea, orange soda … if it’s full of powerful pigments, if it can stain your white shirt or your napkin, then it can stain your teeth. Remember, when you’re consuming foods that are capable of causing stains, they can lead to smile discoloration. Fortunately, you can control what you eat, you can keep your teeth clean after you eat, and we can help with the rest with cosmetic care.
They Come From Thinning Enamel
As your enamel (that outer tissue layer that keeps your teeth safe) thins due to damage over time, it lets more of your dentin show through. Your dentin is the next tissue layer, which happens to have a yellow hue to it. Thinning also makes your enamel more likely to stain. So, it’s a one-two punch for your grin in terms of its shade. What is causing this thinning? Our team reminds you that erosion stems from either physical abrasion (like overly aggressive smile care) or from acid exposure (such as drinking lots of juice or eating lots of sugar, which creates acid in your mouth). Be gentle with care and avoid “bad for your enamel” foods (or at the very least, follow such foods with water to calm acids) to prevent damage and discoloration.
Protect Your Smile From Stains With Our Care
Learn more about preventing stains with our team and receive cosmetic improvements to address them. Receive comprehensive, comfortable personalized dental care in Saxonburg, PA by contacting Saxonburg Dental Care today at (724) 352-4440.
