Are you easily embarrassed to smile because of your dingy yellow teeth? Do you feel self-conscious because of them? If so, you definitely not the only one who feels that way.
A smile is always noticed when people meet, and a bright, natural smile really catches people's attention.
Causes of Yellowing Teeth Tooth enamel is made up of tiny crystalline rods, and is normally bright white when a person is young.
But as we age, various factors break it down.
Acid attacks from acidic foods like sugar, citrus fruits and vinegar erode the enamel, as does the act of chewing.
As the enamel wears down, it thins, becoming more transparent, so that the yellow dentin-the tooth's core material-shows through.
Treatments It usually costs $200 to $300 for a dentist to bleach your teeth, which a lot of people can't afford.
Whitening toothpastes can help, but only when you remember to brush! Even when you remember, toothpastes don't always work.
Whitening strips are uncomfortable when you try to balance them on your gums.
And tooth trays can rub, too.
But now, an alternative treatment has been developed by a surgeon at the US Dental Association.
It's a new tooth powder that has everyone talking.
It can be comfortably applied in minutes.
It whitens like a trip to the dentist, only it's much cheaper.
A few companies are now offering promo deals on these whiteners, so now is the time to get them.
These deals can really make your smile bright and white in no time.