We all want white teeth.. don’t we? And why not? A good white smile sets our confidence right, they say!
Very few people have naturally white teeth, as teeth tend to turn yellow with age. Before we go ahead and learn how we can keep our teeth naturally white, it’s important to understand why they turn yellow in the first place.
Teeth turn yellow for two reasons, both of which tend to increase with age:
Enamel thinning
The outer layer of our teeth consists of enamel, which is coloured almost white and protects the deeper tooth structure. When the enamel layer gets thin or wears away, the teeth begin to look pale.
Acidic foods, gum disease, and aging can wear down tooth enamel.
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