{"id":100,"date":"2021-07-06T15:38:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T15:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2021-08-12T15:41:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T15:41:31","slug":"white-teeth-not-always-healthy-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/06\/white-teeth-not-always-healthy-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"A White Smile Isn\u2019t Always Healthier \u2013 Here\u2019s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you dream of having pearly whites as bright as the ones you see on the red carpet? Most people believe that a radiant smile can improve their quality of life by making them feel happier and more confident. Although white teeth certainly look<\/em> aesthetically pleasing, that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean they\u2019re healthy teeth. Read along to find out why a blinding grin isn\u2019t always a healthy one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Color Is a Healthy Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Short answer: it varies. Healthy teeth<\/a> tend to have a slight yellow hue, but the shade can range anywhere from yellow to white. However, even if you never got a single<\/em> stain on your grin, it\u2019ll still naturally darken over time. That\u2019s because the enamel (outer layer of your teeth) is a blue-white color, while the dentin (middle layer, is a light-yellow tinge). As we age, our enamel gets thinner, and the dentin becomes thicker and darker. Thus, even yellow teeth can be perfectly healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Problems Won\u2019t Always Change the Color of Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People often associate discolored teeth with dental problems, but that\u2019s only true to a certain extent. Some oral health issues, such as gum disease, teeth grinding, and early decay, won\u2019t affect the color of your teeth at all. So, unless you visit your dentist regularly, you may not even realize you have these conditions until it\u2019s too late. That\u2019s why routine cleanings and exams are so critical \u2013 your smile can look pristinely white, but there could still be underlying problems that require dental attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Safely Maintaining a Bright Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, some over-the-counter whitening products can do more harm than good for your teeth \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re forever stuck with a discolored grin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some ways you can maintain a bright smile and prevent further staining:<\/p>\n\n\n\n