{"id":297,"date":"2022-09-15T06:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T06:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/?p=297"},"modified":"2022-10-06T18:48:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T18:48:05","slug":"tooth-color-explained-by-dentist-in-portage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/15\/tooth-color-explained-by-dentist-in-portage\/","title":{"rendered":"What the Color of Your Teeth Means"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re like most people, you probably believe teeth are always supposed to be white. That\u2019s certainly the idea passed around by society, anyway. The truth, though, is that your teeth will naturally change color as you grow older. Plus, your preferred lifestyle will also affect the shade of your smile<\/a>. As a result, your \u201cpearly whites\u201d may not look the same as your experiences and circumstances change. If you want to know more, look no further than your dentist in Portage. Read on to learn what the color of your teeth says about your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pure White<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unless you get great dental work, your teeth will only be really white when you\u2019re an infant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about it: Have you ever noticed how bright and shiny baby teeth are? This color isn\u2019t just because babies don\u2019t drink coffee or wine. The reality is that baby or primary teeth are more calcified than permanent ones. Even their dentin \u2014the tooth layer beneath enamel \u2014 is only light yellow, so it isn\u2019t easily seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light Gray or Light Yellow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Light gray or yellow is the default color of (relatively) healthy permanent teeth. Dentin makes up more of an adult\u2019s tooth structure, meaning its yellow color has a stronger impact on your smile. The dentin layer darkens with age, too, so it\u2019ll make your teeth more yellow as it becomes more visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solid Yellow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your teeth are a solid yellow color, chances are that they\u2019re stained from foods and drinks. You\u2019ve probably been drinking a lot of coffee, tea, or red wine, which have pigments that attach to enamel and alter tooth color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, you could also be dealing with plaque buildup. If so, brushing, flossing, and dental visits can remove some of the yellow colorings. Without proper care, though, plaque can permanently stain your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darkish Brown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teeth usually turn brown when their yellow stains worsen. These marks can darken from age, injury, medication, and even genetics. Still, the typical culprits are habits like smoking and chewing tobacco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you notice brown spots on your teeth, book an appointment with your local dental practice. It may be that you\u2019re suffering from tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, teeth don\u2019t stay white on their own. For a bright smile, you must practice good oral hygiene and regularly visit your dentist in Portage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Dental Concepts<\/em><\/a> is based in Portage, IN. As headed by <\/em>Drs. Hayes<\/em><\/a> and Hansen<\/a>, the practice combines high-quality dental care and top-tier customer service. Its staff thus offers a range of treatments, including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency procedures. The office is also a certified provider of dental sedation and Invisalign clear aligners. For more information or to book an appointment, you can reach them on <\/em>their website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (219)-763-6878.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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