When the Holidays Stain Your Teeth | Riverside Dentist

We may be celebrating a different kind of holiday season, but it is likely that the comfort foods were not forgotten. And if you weren’t doing your best with dental hygiene, you may notice that your pearly whites have begun to stain and yellow. It’s very common – in fact, more than 100 million Americans whiten their teeth one way or another. But what is causing the discoloration? Here is a quick list of ways:

• Tetracycline based antibiotics used before the age of 8 years old
• Excessive exposure to fluoride as a child
• Internal bleeding due to trauma
• Discoloration due to a health condition
• Natural aging- as time goes by enamel gets thinner and thinner and will get a yellowish hue
• Soda
• Wine
• Smoking
• Caffeine

When these outside sources of staining are left to sit on the teeth all day until your next brushing, the dentin on your teeth becomes yellowish or darkened. The best way to help your stained discolored teeth is with one of the easiest cosmetic dentistry procedures, professional tooth whitening. So, as we wrap up this year, it may be a good idea to make an appointment in the new year for a professional cleaning/whitening.

While there are many way products on the market to whiten your teeth, the most popular and convenient method is with the KoR Whitening Technique. Our trained clinicians first place a protective barrier on the cheeks and gums. The KoR whitening gel is then applied to the teeth using trays to gently penetrates the surface of the teeth to break up stains and discolorations. But unlike other treatments, this one is working hard on those stains for at least six hours.

To set up an appointment, call Dr. Middleton’s office in Riverside, CA at (951) 470-3379 or through the website.

Dr. Gerald Middleton proudly accepts patients from Riverside and all surrounding areas.

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