Reason behind yellow teeth & how to prevent it effectively

Causes of yellow teeth and how to cure it?

Yellow teeth can be due to many reasons. First, know what is the reason behind yellow teeth then we will talk about how to cure yellowish teeth.

The reason behind yellowish teeth are explained below

1. Due to the aging of teeth 

•  Our grandparents have yellowish bad smelling teeth.
• It is not their fault. Our teeth become yellowish with age.
• If you are in your 50s then and your teeth is turning yellow then you should not worry about it.
• It can be due to aging. 

2.Due to bad eating habits 

• Fast foods, junk foods &  packaged foods are destroying our teeth.
• If you are a junk food addict then avoid junk foods
• Always clean your mouth properly after eating foods.

3.  Alcohol, cigarette & Gutkha/tobacco

• Alcohol dehydrates our mouth.
• Acid present in alcohol weakens enamel of teeth.
• If you are heavy drinker then the chance of getting oral cancer is high [MOUTH CANCER]
• Your teeth can get infected due to heavy alcohol consumption.
• Smoking stains your teeth. It weakens gum of teeth.
• The stain of gutka destroys our teeth.
• If you have any gutka addict friend or relative then you can notice he has a different type of teeth (mostly red colored teeth not yellowish)

 4. Carbonated beverages

• If you love to drink soda then please stop it.
• Soft drinks destroy the enamel of our teeth.
• They decay our shining teeth.
• Avoid lemon drinks, soda, cola & sugary drinks. 

5. Tea & coffee

• Tea & coffee destroys enamel of the teeth.
• If you are a tea or coffee addict then reduce the consumption of tea or coffee for the health of the teeth.
• After drinking tea or coffee clean your mouth with fresh water.

6. Foods that cause yellow teeth [worst foods for teeth]

1. Lemon juice
2. Vinegar
3. Tomato sauce
4. Soybean
5. soda
6. WIne
7. Coffee & tea
8. Grape
9. Pomegranate
10. Spicy foods 
11. Sweet
12. Rice
13. Soda

7.over brushing

• Dentin is yellowish in color.
• It is covered by enamel [the outer white layer]
• If you over-brush your teeth then outer layer will start degrading.
• Brushing 2 times per day is unnecessary & can degrade your outer layer of teeth faster.
• Never brush 2 times if you are not eating any heavy meal.

 8. Avoid acidic foods 

• Acidic foods destroy enamel of teeth faster.
• Acidic foods like pickle, tamarind, lemon, grape & soda are harmful to teeth.
• If you are eating acidic foods then clean your teeth properly after eating.

9. Hot & cold water

• If you are drinking fridge water or warm water then stop right now.
• First, know if your teeth are hot sensitive or cold sensitive.
• If your teeth are hot sensitive then you will feel pain when you drink hot water & vice-versa
• Due to regular drinking of hot & cold water enamel starts cracking faster.
• Warm water is good for teeth but cold & hot water enemies of teeth.

10. Eating medicines for a long time 

• Medication destroys our teeth.
• If you are eating medicine for a long time then go near a dentist to check the condition of your teeth.
• medicines cause teeth decaying problem, mouth dryness & mouth ulcer problem.
• Avoid long-term medication. 

11.Genetic problem 

• If your father has yellow teeth problem then there is a high chance of getting yellow teeth from your father.
• You can not stop yellow teeth problem if it is genetic.

12. How to cure brown teeth stain, bad smelling mouth  & yellow teeth problem 

• Stop eating carbohydrate-rich foods.
• Alkaline & acidic water destroy teeth. Avoid water that has Low pH or high pH level.  
• After eating food clean your mouth thoroughly [Atleast gurgle 7 times after eating heavy meals]
• Vinegar can cure yellow teeth.
• Add one tablespoon of vinegar in a glass of warm water and clean your mouth with that vinegar mixed water.
• Banana leaf also can be used to clean teeth stain.

13. List of best 11 foods for teeth [to tackle yellow teeth problem & other teeth related diseases]

1. Banana
2. Water
3. Fish 
4. Pepper
5. Cheese
6. Egg
7. Avocado
8. Spinach
9. Asparagus
10. Garlic
11. Watermelon