I have noticed my teeth have become more yellow over the last year but only mildly. However, over the last couple of months, and especially the last few weeks, my teeth seem noticeably more yellow - especially the canines. Is it more likely that these are extrinsic stains that have been building up over two years or is my tooth enamel just wearing down suddenly and quickly? I have a dentist appointment next week but this has me racked with anxiety.
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Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, you can. It is not a permanent solution though and after orthodontic treatment is done, you might consider scheduling an appointment withy a dentist and do it professionally.
Based on photo and description you provided it shows that the teeth around the one you are concerned with have also some areas that appear grayish and those areas are where we most of the time see natural translucency being a factor. I believe that one of the reasons you might be having an...