Your smile says more than you know but do you remember hesitating to smile openly due to yellowish teeth? Do not worry, you are not alone in having yellowish teeth nor in being hesitant. But yellow tint on your teeth may not all be your fault, genetics could be the reason. 

Even though your enamel, which is the outer layer of your tooth, is naturally white the dentin layer beneath it is slightly yellowish in colour. When the enamel is more translucent, teeth may look yellowish.  

In some people, genetics can also be a very big reason for the enamel to be thinner than others. Additionally, there can be other reasons too for teeth to turn yellowish, lifestyle plays a big role in the same.

Some reason why enamel becomes thin or teeth gets tinted:

-Teeth grinding may affect the enamel and thin it down

-Activated Charcoal/Lemon Juice & Baking Soda- brushing makes enamel translucent by demineralizing

-Vigorous Brushing especially with hard or firm bristles can also affect the enamel 

-Drinks like coffee, tea, wine, dark-coloured sodas stain the enamel

-Chewing tobacco & smoking

-Plaque accumulation

-Tooth decay

-Medications

-Aging 

While choosing to go for artificial whitening of your teeth, go for methods that are safe and effective so that they do not do more harm than good. Professional whitening is better than using whitening strips at home or even trying home remedies. The best way for a good smile makeover should be porcelain veneers which are thin porcelain shells custom-made to cover up imperfections of your dazzling smile. 

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