What disease is yellow teeth?

The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Khanh Nam - Doctor of Dental - Jaw - Facial - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Yellowing of teeth not only causes aesthetic loss of appearance, making the smile less sharp and less charming, but this problem is also a bad warning sign for many health problems. So, what is yellow teeth, how to fix it?

In fact, there are many causes of yellowing teeth, divided into different groups of causes such as:
Due to individual conditions Genetic factors Tooth color is a factor that can be inherited among many people. generation. Age The older you get, the more your teeth will gradually turn yellow due to enamel wear. This happens according to a natural tendency, because the older you get, the more often you are exposed to food and acids from food, causing the enamel layer to gradually thin. In some cases, the teeth will be slightly gray in color.
Teeth yellow due to stains from outside. Most cases of tooth yellowing are related to teeth that have been exposed to external stains. In which, the stains mainly come from:
Food: Some foods have a dark color, contain a lot of sugar... such as coffee, soft drinks, tea, ... can change the color of teeth if eat regularly but do not have a thorough dental hygiene method. Smoking: Cigarettes with nicotine and tar are one of the fastest causes of tooth yellowing. Besides, nicotine in cigarettes also causes plaque and tartar to accumulate on teeth, not only causing stains on teeth, but also leading to many dangerous consequences such as gingivitis, inflammation of the teeth.. Oral hygiene is not serious: The habit of dental care and hygiene is not maintained regularly and regularly will create conditions for plaque to persist for a long time on the teeth. When going on for a long time, these plaques will stick and be more difficult to remove, causing tooth color to change. Some endogenous factors also cause internal yellowing of teeth:
Antibiotics; Antibiotics such as Histamine, Tetracycline, Albuterol, Doxycycline... when used for a long time can cause yellowing of teeth. Besides, mouthwash with Minocycline ingredient is also likely to cause this condition if you use it for a long time. Fluoride status: Fluoride is a very good teeth whitener, found in many toothpastes on the market. However, if you overuse this substance, you can experience an excess of fluoride. This phenomenon causes yellow or brownish stains on the teeth (fluoride poisoning).

Yellow teeth can also be a sign of some dangerous diseases such as:
Sickle cell anemia. Oral diseases such as pulpitis, tooth decay, periodontitis. Problems related to the respiratory system, cardiovascular,... Diabetes. Children are sick for a long time, leading to the calcification of teeth and making teeth dull. There is also the problem of tooth enamel. Groups of subjects who have problems related to tooth enamel, such as those who have had an accident that caused enamel to crack, people who have a habit of grinding their teeth to cause enamel to wear down, etc. are at high risk of teeth staining. yellow.
3. How to improve teeth yellowing? If the cause of yellow teeth is from food or drink or poor oral hygiene, you can easily fix this situation with many methods.
3.1 Teeth whitening with coconut oil By sucking on diluted coconut oil for about 10 minutes to 30 minutes, then brushing your teeth with regular toothpaste, your teeth will quickly improve color, well remove plaque and bacteria. in the oral cavity.
3.2 Baking soda with hydrogen peroxide Both these ingredients work to clean, antibacterial and whiten teeth. Combine two ingredients baking soda and hydrogen peroxide into a paste, then use this mixture instead of toothpaste to brush your teeth daily, your teeth color will quickly become white. This is an effective and safe method that can be used every day.
3.3 Apple Cider Vinegar and Teeth Whitening Effect Many cases in fact also show that apple cider vinegar has the ability to improve yellowing of teeth naturally very effectively. To perform this method, you can mix 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with 175ml of filtered water to form a dilute apple cider vinegar solution, then suck and gargle before brushing your teeth.
3.4 Lemon and orange peels are also a way to help whiten teeth The natural acids in oranges and lemons can remove stains that cause tooth discoloration. You can use orange or lemon peel and scrub your teeth before brushing. Another version of this method is to directly use lemon juice to rinse your mouth, then brush your teeth again to clean.
However, because this method uses acid to clean teeth, so if abused, enamel is likely to wear down very quickly. The ideal frequency of use for this method is 1-2 times per week.

It can be said that teeth yellowing can be caused by many causes such as genetics, endogenous factors, stains from food, tobacco... but it can also be a sign of some diseases. Therefore, when yellow teeth are accompanied by other symptoms, you need to see a doctor to detect the cause early.