How can I clean the yellow brown spots from my teeth? (photo)

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They have been since my childhood. Will cleaning help? I'm scared to try cleaning coz ppl say that it will cause gums to loose their grip. Pls help

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Your first step should be to get a cleaning by a dental hygienist.  It is likely that this will not remove the stain, but it will remove any plaque/bacteria that is contributing to the staining.  The second step should be to get an x-ray of the tooth along with an exam by a dentist to inspect for cavities.  The third step would be to have a veneer placed for a permanent fix, or just have bonding done as a temporary fix.  Either way, removing your stains is a very, very easy job for a cosmetic dentist like myself.  I have done this thousands of times.  I'll include a link of before and after photos; the photos at the bottom show the removal of stains with bonding.  Other photos show removal of stains using veneers or crowns.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

Your photo is not clear so it's my request to upload a clear photo. But By seeing your photo, I feel its intrinsic stains on teeth. In such conditions, porcelain veneer is the best option.

Tom Hedge, DDS · Answer

It appears that you need a good teeth cleaning followed up by regular cleanings.  This is a very easy problem to solve.

Harleen Gandhi Kalsi, BDS · Answer

Cleaning helps removing the layer of tartar(calculus) and stains. After full mouth cleaning, your cosmetic dentist can suggest you teeth whitening, porcelain veneers or composite bonding for more correction.
Ideally, Teeth cleaning should be done in every six months. The layer of tartar has millions of bacteria and it creates space for bacterias to harbour on the teeth and gums. Gums lose grip on teeth because of these bacterias and not cleaning. Ideally, you should never let layer of tartar to form. Brushing twice a day and professional cleaning in every 6 months saves you from gum problems and cavities. 
Cosmetic dentistry can help you achieve the smile of your dreams, you really need to shrug your worries and get your smile rejuvenated.

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. The good news you have options. And to reasure you dental cleanings do NOT "make gums to lose their grip" on teeth. Hopefully stains will come off with a cleaning, posibly a deep cleaning. In case it will not, you might to consider dental bonding or porcelain veneers. You will have a great smile if that's what you want!

Thomas Dey, BDS, MSc · Answer

A clean with a Hygienist is the best place to start and will make your teeth feel different if you have never been to one before. With more regular visits you will see that your gun health improves. Without a better photo I can not suggest more than that, other than to see a dentist to get a full treatment plan once your gum tissues are all healthy. Good luck Thomas Dey, BDS, MSc

Robert Fields, DDS · Answer

Having a dentist or a dental hygienist clean your teeth might give you a feeling they are loose. This is only  temporary. The tartar was removed from your teeth.  They will tighten up immediately.I am so sorry about the discoloration of your teeth, but it a common problem. Since the surface appears to be brown and mottled, this could be a sign that your teeth were exposed to too much fluoride when they were just developing. This is called fluorosis an is common among children.  I would have my teeth cleaned professionally and also have some of the stains and pits removed by microabrasion. It will smooth the teeth, creating a nicer feel and look and then I would have some whitening done.

Natwarlal Tibrewal, BDS · Answer

in my opinion,it looks like enamel fluorosis because of your early childhood in a high fluoride area. if that's the case, regular professional cleaning and polishing will help a bit. also a process called microabrasion to get rid of superficial defective enamel and getting a better surface to attract less stains will help. regular mild dose teeth whitening can also  help keeping them nice and white.I see lot of these cases being born and brought up in such area. I hope that helps.

Gregory Bowen, DDS · Answer

Try a product called gel-kam. You don't need a rx just ask your pharmacist. It is stannous fluoride gel. If used daily it will reverse enamel mottlingyour friends don't know what their talking about.... Get a good cleaning first. You can also ask your dentist for a product called Prevident, requires a prescription but very effective at reducing enamel decalcification

Norman Huefner, DDS · Answer

First of all, disregard what your friends have been telling you, as they are completely wrong!  What dental school did they go to?Cleaning your teeth will make your gums and bone supporting your teeth healthier, as right now you have gingivitis, and if not treated you will find that your gum infection will progressively get worse...and then you will find out about loose teeth that you have caused based on your neglect.  Get them cleaned on a regular basis and floss daily and brush your teeth at least three times a day for at least 2-3 minutes each time.Regarding the yellow browns spots, they may be a permanent discoloration that possibly could be improved by professional teeth bleaching (i.e. having your dentist do the bleaching, NOT getting over the counter bleaching products), or they might be treated with direct composite fillings or even porcelain veneers.

How can I clean the yellow brown spots from my teeth? (photo)

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