Why having white teeth does not necessarily mean that they are healthy
Most of us would like to have a shiny white smile. But there are studies that show that between 18% and 52% of people are not satisfied with the color of their teeth. In the United States, for example, teeth whitening is one of the most requested dental procedures, while the British are often the target of jokes for their imperfect dentures. White and perfect teeth populate covers of magazines and movie screens around the world. 1 Why you put your yellow teeth and how to avoid it It is not surprising then that tend to suppose that they are not only attractive, but also healthy. The tone of our teeth depends on their intrinsic color, influenced in part by our genes and our age, combined with the spots of smoking, eating, drinking and taking certain medications. As we get older, our teeth usually become more yellow as the enamel begins to wear out, exposing the dentine (the ivory of the teeth) underneath. Stains and Colors The spots add to the yellowi...