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What Is Teeth Whitening?

29 December 2021

Teeth whitening is a process in the field of cosmetic dentistry that can help in getting rid of the stains or yellowness on the teeth. There are various factors due to which our teeth generally tend to lose their brightness such as diet, age, and medical conditions. The enamel (the hardest substance in the body) which is the outer covering of the teeth is affected due to this.

Why Do Dentists Recommend Teeth Whitening?
There are various reasons and factors why your dentist has recommended teeth whitening to you. There are multiple causes that lead to a loss of tooth enamel. This loss makes the teeth appear yellow and dull. In this situation, teeth whitening is recommended.

Diet
Our teeth have to face uncountable changes in the intake of food right from sugary ones to alcoholic beverages. Our diet is one of the important factors that influence the appearance of teeth. Usually, food that contains caffeine like tea or coffee has a negative effect upon the teeth resulting in staining them.

Aging
Age is also a major factor that can lead to yellow or discolored teeth. As a person ages, the layer of enamel slowly decreases and this impacts the brightness of the teeth. Having other dental problems like cavities, plaque build-up, and tartar accumulation due to natural aging also affects how our teeth look in some way.