There arestudiesthat prove a set of gleaming pearly whites is a measurable social and professional advantage.
It’s no wonder that the teeth-whitening market is projected to hit a$11.66 billion dollar valuationby 2030.
That’s awholelot of Crest Whitestrips.
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We’re limited to the natural upper limit of the teeth [when whitening].
Why do some people have naturally white teeth?
From the time you were in utero, the tone of your teeth was already established.
“The nerve in the center, then dentin which is a yellowish color then enamel.”
According to Dr. Huang, people who have thicker enamel and lighter dentin will have brighter teeth naturally.
“[A] tooth can range in the saturation of color along that spectrum,” she clarifies.
What causes tooth discoloration or staining?
Can “tooth trauma,” i.e.
injuries, make them appear darker or yellower?
Trauma to the teeth, such as dental injuries, can also impact their color.
According to Dr. Veytsman, “Blunt force trauma aggravates the tooth’s nerves and the nerves die.
What is the maximum amount that you whiten your teeth both at home or at the dentist?
Everyday habits at home can also help or hurt your whitening efforts.
A malnourished child will see an effect in their teeth.”
“All whitening is doing is using a gel that bonds to the stains.
It oxidizes and removes the stains to bring back the natural color,” says Dr. Huang.
It’s more about doing the procedure and oxidizing the stains off the external layer of the teeth."
Most people can’t.
Still, that’s not to say people should ignore teeth-whitening products or services altogether.
How does one address it, with all the chips seemingly stacked up against us?
In the end, it usuallycan’t hurtto provide your teeth with movie star-worthy care each and every day.
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