{"id":132989,"date":"2023-10-31T11:05:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T11:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=132989"},"modified":"2023-10-31T11:05:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T11:05:15","slug":"im-a-dentist-the-3-simple-mistakes-that-are-making-your-teeth-yellow-and-why-whitening-toothpaste-needs-to-be-binned-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/beauty-and-fashion\/im-a-dentist-the-3-simple-mistakes-that-are-making-your-teeth-yellow-and-why-whitening-toothpaste-needs-to-be-binned-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m a dentist – the 3 simple mistakes that are making your teeth yellow and why whitening toothpaste needs to be binned | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
A DENTIST has shared her take on why people end up with unsightly yellow teeth \u2013 and there\u2019s three things you need to stop doing right away.<\/p>\n
Dr Surina Sehgal explained she knows that the habits are very common, but they\u2019re leading to problems \u2013 but, luckily, they can easily be stopped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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In the video posted to her social media account, the dentist lifted the lid on three techniques people think are helping that are actually detrimental.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dr Surina said in the clip shared to her TikTok profile @drsurinasehgal: \u201cMy name is Dr Surina and I\u2019m a dentist and I\u2019m going to tell you how to save your teeth.\u201d<\/p>\n
The professional then launched into the things to look out for \u2013 starting out with how you brush your teeth each morning and evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dr Surina revealed: \u201cNumber one is brushing your teeth too hard.<\/p>\n
\u201cUsing excessive pressure with your toothbrush can actually wear down your enamel.\u201d<\/p>\n Continuing to highlight why this is a huge problem in the long-term Dr Surina said: \u201cNow your enamel layer is very white, the layer underneath your enamel is called dentine and that\u2019s very yellow in colour.<\/p>\n \u201cSo by using excessive force over time will wear down your enamel layer and expose that yellow dentine layer underneath making your teeth look yellower.\u201d<\/p>\n Her next<\/span> word of warning was to continue avoiding fizzy drinks.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n She continued: \u201cThese are the worst for your teeth because of their acidic nature.<\/p>\n \u201cAgain, it will cause enamel erosion and thinning, exposing that yellow layer of dentine underneath.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr Surina also clarified that fizzy water is also acidic, and suggested limiting its consumption.\u00a0<\/p>\n She said: \u201cBut if you have to drink it, then drink through a straw.\u201d<\/p>\n Using excessive pressure with your toothbrush can actually wear down your enamel<\/p>\n However, she said that the third rule was one that might surprise people .<\/p>\n Dr Surina concluded: \u201cNumber three is using a whitening toothpaste. Now this one may shock you.\u201d<\/p>\n The dentist went on to say that\u2019s because although it does fight stubborn stains on the teeth, it can have the opposite effect if used for a long period of time.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Dr explained: \u201cWhitening toothpaste contains very small abrasive particles in them, which help to remove surface stain.<\/p>\n \u201cBut over use of them can thin your enamel, exposing that dentine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@the-sun.co.uk and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/picture>TOOTH ACHE <\/span><\/p>\n
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