When you’re looking at a picture of yourself, feeling surprisingly disappointed by the color of your teeth, it may be time to come in to talk with us about cosmetic care. However, before you make that step, you may still have some questions about why these stains are showing up on your teeth, whether it’s something that should cause you serious concern about your oral health, and whether it’s interconnected with factors you haven’t yet considered. Let’s clear the way for a more thorough understanding of this issue with a quick quiz.
Quiz: True or False?
- True or False: The presence of discoloration is something that you will have to address on your own at home with whitening toothpastes.
- True or False: If you are experiencing discoloration, your oral health is likely in bad shape.
- True or False: Discoloration is often a sign that you’re not doing something right – or that something you’re doing on a daily basis is having a poor impact on your teeth.
Quiz Answers
- False. When you’re dealing with anything more than a very faint surface stain, we encourage you to come in for professional cosmetic care. Whether we suggest porcelain veneers or teeth whitening, the best way to achieve your goal of a whiter smile is with our help.
- False. This is generally not the case. Yellowing can occur on perfectly healthy teeth – or it can occur on unhealthy teeth. To find out what’s happening with your oral health, simply call us to schedule time for a visit.
- True. Sometimes, the change in color is just from wear and tear that happens to everyone. However, it can also mean that you’re not cleaning your teeth well enough, that you’re overdoing it on the pigmented snacks, that you haven’t been consistent with dental cleanings, or that you are on a type of medication that is damaging the esthetics of your smile.
