Yellow Teeth: Causes and How to Whiten Yellow Teeth

What Causes Yellow Teeth?

Do you have yellow teeth? Are you looking for a smile makeover? It’s best to start by evaluating your whitening needs and goals by looking at the color of your teeth and your habits or other factors that may have caused discoloration:

• Diet: Certain foods that are high in tannins, such as red wine, are potential causes of yellow teeth. Some of the most common causes of tooth discoloration include drinking beverages such as coffee, soda, and wine. These substances get into the enamel of your teeth and can cause long-term discoloration.
• Smoking: Smoking is one of the top causes of yellow teeth, and stains from smoking can be stubborn. But smokers can improve their yellow teeth by quitting smoking, following a complete oral care routine of twice-daily toothbrushing and daily flossing, and using the right teeth-whitening products.
• Illness: Certain medical conditions or medications are also causes of yellow teeth. Patients who are undergoing chemotherapy for head or neck cancers may develop yellow or stained teeth. Also, certain types of prescription medications including medications for asthma and high blood pressure are causes of yellow teeth.
• Poor Oral Hygiene: Poor oral hygiene is one of the causes of yellow teeth, but even the most diligent brushers and flossers can develop the discolored teeth that occur simply with age.
• Fluoride: Excessive fluoride exposure is also among the causes of yellow teeth, especially in children.

If any of the causes of yellow teeth have left you unsatisfied with your smile, you have many choices of whitening products. Consider the causes of yellow teeth in your expectations for teeth whitening, but be sure to check with your dentist first and follow instructions carefully.

How to Whiten Yellow Teeth

Once you’ve made the decision to invest in a whiter, brighter smile, there are a number of treatment options to consider. From in-office treatments to at-home whitening strips, gels, toothpastes, and rinses, there are a variety of ways to say goodbye to yellow teeth and achieve the perfect white smile. Here are some general details about both options to help you make an educated decision on how to whiten your yellow teeth.

• Professional Teeth Whitening: Professional teeth whitening is done at your dentist’s office and includes the application of a bleaching agent directly to your teeth. Special lights or lasers may also be used to enhance the performance of the bleach. Depending on the condition of your yellow teeth, you may have one or several treatments that range from approximately 30 minutes to an hour.
• At-home Whitening: At-home teeth-whitening options include over the-counter whitening strips and gels, both of which use peroxide-based whitening gel. Initial results are typically seen in just a few days and last for up to twelve months for products. These options are more economical.

If you want to whiten yellow teeth, it’s hard to know where to start. There are so many options available to whiten yellow teeth that it can get overwhelming. No matter what you decide, it's always a good idea to consult with your dentist about your yellow teeth before starting a whitening program.

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Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

How Safe Is Tooth Whitening?

Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com 

Over a decade of research has proven bleaching and other whitening methods to be both safe and effective. Several products in the market today have shown no adverse effects on teeth or gums in substantial clinical and laboratory testing. Be sure to look for clinically proven products, follow directions and consult with your dental professional.

In the past, the higher bleach concentrations used in-office treatment resulted in more sensitivity. Today, however, bleaching gels are well buffered, making sensitivity less of an issue. Sensitivity may occur in people after whitening procedures, particularly when they eat hot or cold foods, but usually disappears after 48 hours and stops completely when treatment is stopped.

If you do experience sensitivity, there are several ways you can help eliminate it:

• If using a tray applicator, wear the tray for a shorter period
• Brush with a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth that contains potassium nitrate to help soothe tooth nerve ending
• Ask your dentist or pharmacist for a product with fluoride, which helps re-mineralize your teeth. Brush-on or wear in your trays four minutes prior to and after whitening your teeth
• Stop whitening your teeth for several days to allow you teeth to adapt to the whitening process. Within 24 hours, the sensitivity will cease. The longer you whiten your teeth, the less sensitivity you will experience

In a few cases, your dentist may discourage dental bleaching:

• If you have gum disease, teeth with worn enamel, cavities or particularly sensitive teeth
• If you're pregnant or breast-feeding
• If you have tooth-colored crowns, caps or other dental work in your front teeth, which can't be bleached

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Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Smile Makeovers

Maybe you remember that TV show, Extreme Makeovers?

They took people who were unhappy with their appearance and let surgeons and dentists perform cosmetic miracles on their bodies and teeth.

Well, a complete smile makeover like that can be done by many dentists, And often it only takes two visits!

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Dental Crowns

Will You Need a Crown?

Teeth can become damaged – worn down or broken beyond the point where a routine filling will be able to reconstruct the tooth. At this point, a crown is the restorative solution. A crown will not only save the tooth, but in many cases it will make the tooth stronger than before the damage occurred. We use the highest quality materials available for making our crowns, and the end result is so natural, you won't be able to tell it isn't a real tooth.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Cosmetic Dentistry

Making Your Best Look Even Better with BOTOX™!

A terrific smile can look even better with the reduction of facial wrinkles and age lines. In a single visit, Dr. Stutler can erase lines and wrinkles from around your mouth, and also remove pesky crow's feet and stress lines on your forehead. Stutler Dental offers BOTOX treatments to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between your eyebrows, on your forehead, and around your eyes.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

A Whiter Smile in a Single Visit

Teeth Whitening – Spectacular Results in a Single Visit!

Ads for professional whitening appear in magazines and on TV, showing discolored teeth that have been miraculously restored to a spectacular white. Have you ever seen these ads and wondered whether it would be possible for you to obtain those same amazing results? It is possible! We are pleased to offer our patients power whitening that can remove difficult stains and returns your teeth to a brilliant white in just one treatment! And the results may last for years! We also produce custom whitening trays in our in-house lab. In a procedure you complete at home, we give you the supplies and easy instructions that allow you to achieve dazzling results in just 1 - 14 days.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

A New Smile with Dental Veneers

'Smile Makeovers' in as Little as Two Visits!

Have you decided your teeth are beyond any type of restoration? Do you think your misshapen or gapped teeth, marred by deep discoloration, would be impossible to fix? We would like to introduce you to porcelain veneers that bond to your teeth and correct these unsightly problems. Made from the best dental ceramic available, they look completely natural and are very durable. You'll love your new smile!

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Natural Teeth Whitening: Fact vs. Fiction

Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org

When it comes to teeth whitening, you may see many different methods featured online and in magazines-from oil pulling to charcoal, and even turmeric. It's no surprise that DIY whitening is top of mind, either. When the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked people what they’d most like to improve their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth. 
Healthy smiles come in many shades, though it's tempting to think ingredients in our own kitchens could hold the key to a brighter smile. Still, just because a method is natural doesn’t mean it’s healthy. In fact, DIY whitening can do more harm than good to your teeth. Here’s how:  

Fruits

Fiction:
The approach maintains you can make your teeth whiter and brighter household staples that are naturally acidic (like lemons, oranges, apple cider vinegar), contain digestive enzymes (such as pineapple or mango) and something that is abrasive (like baking soda).
Fact: 
When eaten as usual, fruit is a great choice. However, fruit and vinegar contain acid, and you put your pearly whites at risk when you prolong their contact with your teeth or use them to scrub your teeth because acid can wear away your enamel. Enamel is the thin outer coating of your teeth that protects you from tooth sensitivity and cavities. 

To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.

The remainder of the article reveals fact vs. fiction for the following:

• Scrubs
• Spices and Oils
• Still Interested in Whitening?

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

How Tooth Whitening Works

Learn what the American Dental Association has to say about teeth whitening in their video on 'How Tooth Whitening Works.'

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Smile Makeover

Don't Withhold Your Smile – Recreate It!

Are you always trying to avoid showing your teeth to the world? Do you hide your mouth behind your hand or have you developed a serious, tight-lipped expression? Life is too short, and you're too amazing to live this way. You deserve a smile you can be proud of. We offer the best in both preventive care and restorative techniques. Smile makeovers can be accomplished faster than you think and are extremely affordable! Don't wait any longer to have a smile that makes YOU happy! Come into our office so we may tell you about bonding, whitening, crowns, veneers – and more!

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Crowns

Learn more dental crowns.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

In-Office Tooth Whitening

Learn more about in-office teeth whitening.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Dental Veneers: Pros and Cons

Dental veneers are thin pieces of tooth-colored porcelain cemented to the front surfaces of your natural teeth, and are an easy way to address a variety of physical and aesthetic problems. Because they're also permanent, however, you'll need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of the procedure before you decide to get them. Here are six things to think about and discuss with your dentist.

Pro #1: Easily Whiten Your Smile
Years of drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes or eating highly pigmented foods eventually take their toll on your teeth, turning them an unattractive shade of yellow or brown. Stained enamel can be bleached at home or by your dentist, but it can become stained again. If you're looking for an easier way to whiten your smile for good, dental veneers may be a good fit for you. Veneers are largely stain-resistant, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), so you won't have to worry about discoloration or needing to have your veneers whitened.

To read the entire article written by Jennifer Mitchell , please visit Colgate.com

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Crowns

Learn more dental crowns.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

In-Office Tooth Whitening

Learn more about in-office teeth whitening.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Great Ways to Improve Your Smile # 2

Crowns
A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. Crowns can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that’s already broken.

The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

White Dental Fillings

No Mercury! No Metals! No Kidding!

We use only composite resin filling material for restorations. There are no metals in it, and it bonds very tightly to teeth. With the standard filling material, silver-mercury amalgam, the metal does not adhere well to teeth, which often allows decay to set in under the filling.

A composite resin filling can be made to match the shade of your tooth, making it aesthetically pleasing while also adding strength to the remaining tooth structure. Patients are pleased that these fillings are not visible, like the amalgam fillings are – a very noticeable dark plug in light-colored teeth. 

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Botox Treatment Dentist

Making Your Best Smile Look Even Better!
A healthy, brilliant smile can be made even better by reducing facial wrinkles and age lines. As fast as one visit, Dr. Stutler can erase lines and wrinkles from around the mouth, and also eliminate pesky crow’s feet and stress lines on your forehead. Stutler Dental now offers BOTOX® treatments to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows, in the forehead, and around the eyes. 
 





Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Teeth Whitening Dentist

Teeth Whitening – Dazzling Results in Just One Visit!
You may have seen and been amazed by the ads on TV or magazines for professional whitening. We are pleased to offer our patients power whitening that removes all stains and returns your teeth to a brilliant white in just one treatment! And the results may last for years!

We also make custom whitening trays in our in-house lab. This is a procedure you complete at home. We give you the supplies and easy instructions to follow to produce dazzling results in just 1 - 14 days. 
 
Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Smile Makeover Dentist Brownsburg IN

Don’t Hide Your Smile – Remake It!
We want you to feel your best, and part of that feeling comes from having a smile that you are pleased with. We offer both the best in preventive care and restorative techniques. A smile makeover is less time consuming than you may think and very affordable! Don’t wait any longer to have a smile that makes YOU happy! Come into our office so we may tell you about bonding, whitening, crowns, and veneers.

‘Smile Makeovers’ in as Little as Two Visits!
Perhaps you’ve never asked a dentist about correcting your teeth because you thought your misshapen teeth, deep discoloration, or widely gapped teeth were beyond any type of restoration. We would like to introduce you to porcelain veneers that bond to your teeth and correct these unsightly problems. They look natural and are very durable, and they are made of the best dental ceramic. 


Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com