For Sparkling White Teeth

Despite of regular brushing and flossing your teeth may appear yellowish, leaving no option but to use instant whitening solutions. Read further to know what is the root cause of this trouble and how to deal with it.The development of yellowish or white patches may start in childhood itself and increase as one ages. The primary reason is that most of the children tend to swallow their tooth paste (carrying fluoride) leading to development of lines on the teeth.

Children below the age of 8 are at a much greater risk since their enamel is not fully formed. It is for the same reason that dental hygiene is of utmost importance in children. They should not be given sweets in excess.

Surface staining of the teeth can occur because of regular consumption of foods such as red wine, coffee, cola and berries. Tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars too can make the teeth appear stained. Use of antibiotics for a long period of time and aging are other causes of tooth discoloration.

Prevention

Wash your mouth after meals to wash out residues of food in between your teeth. Use your tongue to keep your teeth clean. This is especially important for people who eat meals prepared with turmeric. The spice imparts a yellowish tinge to the food to which it is added to.

The same rule applies when you need to consume tea/coffee and cannot avoid it. If you cannot wash your mouth then drink water. This will prevent deposition of pigment on the teeth. Quit smoking or use of any other tobacco product.

Home Remedies

Use an ear bud to rub small amount of malic acid on the discolored teeth. Rub for a few minutes then wash mouth with water. Mix small amount of baking soda with pulp of fresh strawberry. Rub the mixture on your teeth for a while. Wash mouth and brush your teeth with your regular tooth paste.

While brushing your teeth mix some charcoal powder with it. Dilute hydrogen peroxide with water (both taken in 1:1 ratio). Rinse your mouth with this solution. Wait for 10 minutes then rinse with water. This remedy can be repeated every day but malic acid should only be used once in a while.