How to improve my yellow teeth?

Question

Hello doctor,

My teeth have become yellow. Even whitening toothpaste does not work. I tried to clean them myself but, failed. What products can I use, or how can I clean it myself without visiting a dentist?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your complaint and seen the picture attached to it (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like a case of stains with calculus, which is known in layman's terms as tartar. This can be due to many reasons. For example, not maintaining proper oral hygiene, smoking, excessive intake of tea, coffee, or cold drinks, or drinking fluoridated water. It can ultimately lead to a condition called gingivitis or periodontitis if not taken care of. The only solution to this is to get scaling or cleaning of your teeth done by your dentist.

Scaling is a routine cleaning procedure of the teeth, which is not painful. So, do not worry. There is no other means of cleaning your teeth except for scaling. After the procedure is done, the doctor will advise you to maintain your oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing, and using regular mouthwash every day.

I hope it helps.