Last updated April 12, 2024
Because many people have a youthful and clean impression of white teeth, more and more people want to whiten their teeth.
However, to whiten your teeth, you will need to undergo whitening and cleaning at your own expense, and you will have to pay for the "I wish I could whiten my teeth a little more easily and without spending a lot of money..."Many people may think that this is a good idea.
In this article, we will explain how to whiten teeth without spending a lot of money, along with the causes of yellowing teeth!
Causes of yellowing teeth
There are two causes of yellowing of the teeth: extrinsic and intrinsic.
Exogenous tooth yellowing
What is exogenous tooth yellowing?Yellowing of the teeth due to staining substances on the tooth surface.refers to the
Meals
Smoking
Dental stains (plaque and tartar)
The most typical example is due to
Yellowing of the teeth is caused by pigments and polyphenols in food and drink, tar from cigarettes, and pigments from aged plaque and tartar.
Exogenous tooth yellowing is,If you brush your teeth early after the pigment is on your teeth, it can be removed.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
However, over time, it settles on the teeth and cannot be removed by brushing, resulting in chronic yellowing of the teeth.
Endogenous tooth yellowing
What is endogenous tooth yellowing?Yellowing of teeth caused by aging, heredity, disease, etc.It is.
Aging
Tetracycline teeth
Enamel dysplasia
Caries and pulp necrosis
Heredity
The most typical example is due to
adding to one's years
As human teeth age, the layer of dentin inside the teeth becomes thicker and more yellowish.
At the same time, the translucent enamel on the tooth surface becomes thinner and the yellow dentin color appears stronger, giving the teeth a yellowish appearance.
tetracycline tooth
Tetracycline is a type of antibiotic. Side effects includeWhen taken in large quantities during the tooth formation periodIt acts to cause discoloration of dentin.
Mild cases often cause yellowing of the teeth, while severe cases cause brownish or gray discoloration.
It can also cause lateral stripe discoloration.
Dysplasia of enamel
Yellowish or cloudy teeth due to poor enamel production for some reason during tooth formationThis means that it is possible to
The teeth are often yellow or cream-colored without transparency, and severe cases can cause browning and dimpling of the teeth.
Dental caries and pulp necrosis
When cavities form, the teeth gradually change color from white to yellow, brown, and black, in that order.
Also, when decay reaches the nerve of the tooth and causes pulp necrosis, iron in the blood reacts with hydrogen sulfide, which is produced when the tooth nerve dies, producing iron sulfide inside the tooth.
Because iron sulfide is black, the pigment causes discoloration from within the tooth.
heredity
Due to genetic factors.Teeth may be yellowish from birth.
Japanese people in particular have ethnically thin enamel, and their teeth are said to have a yellowish tinge more often than other ethnic groups.
How to Whiten Teeth without Spending a Lot of Money
If you want to whiten your teeth without spending a lot of money, we recommend that you incorporate a whitening toothpaste into your daily toothpaste routine.
For toothpaste with whitening effect,Sodium polyphosphate and hydroxyapatiteThese include
These medicinal ingredients have the effect of adsorbing and lifting stains from the tooth surface.
It is recommended to incorporate it when brushing your teeth to make it easier to remove stains from your teeth.
However,Over-the-counter whitening toothpastes do not contain ingredients that bleach teeth.
It can remove dullness and stains from the surface of the teeth and tone them up, but depending on the state of staining, the effect may not be as apparent.
If you want whiter teeth than the original in a short time,It is better to get cleaning and whitening at the dentist's office.
How to Whiten Teeth without Spending a Lot of Money
If you want to whiten your teeth without spending a lot of money, though, it is more of a preventive measure,Be aware of lifestyle habits that prevent stained stains and cigarette tar from stagnating on the teeth.
Brush your teeth after eating or smoking.
Gargle when brushing is not possible.
Chewing gum
・Avoid dark-colored foods and foods and beverages high in polyphenols.
... No Smoking.
If you are aware of these things, your teeth will be less likely to yellow because stains are less likely to stagnate.
Brush your teeth after eating or smoking.
Pigments in food and tobacco are more difficult to remove over time.
Brushing your teeth as often as possible after eating or smoking will keep your teeth from yellowing.
Gargle when you cannot brush your teeth
If you are out and about and cannot brush your teeth, gargling after eating or smoking is recommended.
Brushing your teeth is more effective in removing stains, but you should gargle to wash away any stains.
If possible, gargle with a mouthwash with whitening properties.
Mouthwash with whitening effectcontains sodium polyphosphate and sulfosuccinic acid, which wash away staining components and coat teeth.
chew gum
Chewing gum stimulates the secretion of saliva, which washes away color stains through a self-cleansing action.
Gum containing sodium metaphosphate, an edible whitening ingredient, can also help inhibit staining.
Methods to try if money-saving self-care does not work.
Tooth whitening without spending money on toothpaste or lifestyle habits basically cannot bleach teeth.
As a result, many people may find it ineffective.
If you want immediate results or want to whiten your teeth more, go to a dentist for cleaning (PMTC) and whitening.It is recommended that you take the
Cleaning (PMTC)
What is cleaning (PMTC)?Dental cleaning performed at the dentist's officeIt is.
Remove stains and cigarette smoke on the tooth surfaces using a special machine.
It can remove stubborn stains that are difficult to remove with a toothbrush in a single pass, and is recommended for people who feel that self-care is not working well.
However, it does not have a teeth bleaching effect,People who want whiter teeth than the original teeth will need whitening.
whitening (e.g. of teeth)
Whitening performed in the dentist's office uses agents and special lights that have a bleaching effect on the teeth.
It not only removes stains from the surface of the teeth, but can also make the teeth whiter than the original teeth.
summary
To whiten teeth without spending a lot of money, it is recommended to use a whitening toothpaste for daily brushing.
However, it takes time to whiten teeth without spending money on self-care.
In addition, the whitening products available for self-care are not very effective, so those seeking immediate results or who want whiter teeth than the original are advised to have their teeth cleaned and whitened at a dentist's office.
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Graduated from Nagasaki University School of Dentistry, ~2018 Kyushu Medical Center, 2018-present Working at a dental clinic in Tokyo
After completing clinical training, worked in cosmetic dentistry in Tokyo. Currently a dentist and dental writer.
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