Did you see discoloration on your teeth in the mirror? You can find out here why the color of your piece is changing and what you can do about it.

Tooth discoloration can be divided into three different types: external, internal and age-related discoloration. The best way for your dentist to determine which type is which. He or she will then advise you individually what treatment options are available to you.

Deposits in enamel

One speaks of external tooth discoloration if the deposits and discolorations are located in the enamel - that is, in the outer layer of the tooth. Usually foods such as red wine, ketchup, curry, cola, tea and coffee or tobacco lead to these discolorations.

To shine with white teeth, you need to pay a little attention to your diet. You can also remove external discoloration on your own with regular and thorough dental care. With persistent deposits, professional cleaning at the dentist can put a smile back on your face. You can also use a whitening toothpaste, but the emery particles in it can also remove tooth enamel. Therefore, when using such toothpaste, you should be careful not to apply too much pressure while brushing. For more information, see the blog post "Whitening toothpastes - advantages, disadvantages and alternatives".

Discolored dentin

The internal discoloration of the teeth comes from the dentin. This is located underneath the enamel and becomes visible with its yellowish shade when the outer layer of enamel is removed. This can happen, for example, if you apply too much pressure when you brush your teeth. Other causes of internal tooth discoloration can be tooth decay, accidents in the tooth area, dead tooth nerves or root canal treatments. Antibiotics or vitamin deficiencies can also lead to tooth discoloration.

In order to whiten the teeth again, whitening can be done. Teeth are chemically whitened. It is best to visit your dentist for this. Alternatively, he can also have so-called veneers placed on his teeth. These are ceramic bowls with thin wafers.

The disasters of time gnaw away

Finally, teeth also discolour due to age. Even with good oral hygiene, you cannot stop this natural process. Over time, tooth enamel becomes thinner and dentin darkens due to daily wear - and so the colour of your teeth changes to yellowish or greyish.

If you always brush your teeth well, you can slow down this process, but you can never stop it completely. In the case of age-related tooth discoloration, you can also have your dentist whiten or veneer your teeth.

White teeth through daily cleaning

Overall, the best way to avoid tooth discoloration is to avoid heavily staining foods and smoking. Also, brush your teeth thoroughly to remove all plaque and visit your dentist regularly for check-ups. In addition, we recommend professional teeth cleaning at least once a year. You can find more information on this topic in the blog posts "Professional teeth cleaning - benefits and procedures" and "Ways to make a smile smile smile - how to have whiter teeth?" If you have additional questions or would like to make an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us .