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2. In these days of wanting to have super white
teeth, preventing your teeth from turning
yellow is not an easy task.

3. Enamel is the hard surface that covers the
outside of teeth and it is thick and translucent
when you are born.
Underneath the enamel is
dentin, which is yellow.

4. Unfortunately, enamel does not regenerate over
your life, and eventually teeth become yellower
as different problems thin the enamel layer and
make the dentin layer
become more visible.

6. Sugary sweets that you chew and hard candies
that stay in your mouth, together with their
high sugar content, are big
problems. If it stains your tongue,
it is also staining your teeth.

7. Drinks: Tea, coffee, red and white wines, sports
drinks, colas and other sodas stain.
Black tea is full of tannins;
green tea is less likely to
cause problems and is
healthier as well.

8. Citric and phosphoric acids along with massive
amounts of acidic sugar and ammonia based
caramel coloring, especially
in colas, wear down
tooth enamel.

9. Fruits and vegetables: Although very healthy,
those with bright colors such as blueberries,
pomegranates, beets and others
are loaded with compounds
known as polyphenols.

10. Fruit Juices:
Commercial fruit juices are quite acidic.
Freshly made juices aren't
as much of a problem,
but don’t let them linger
on your teeth.

11. Sauces:
Tomato sauce and curries can attach to porous
enamel.

12. Have a starter of salad greens or steamed
vegetables to create a protective layer over
your enamel to lessen the chance of staining.

13. Condiments:
Ketchup, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar are
thought to contribute to teeth staining.

14. Smoking or chewing tobacco are obvious
stainers.

15. Medications:
Some antibiotics can discolor teeth, especially
in children. Antihistamines, drugs for high
blood pressure, and
anti-psychotic drugs
are culprits.

16. Inadequate brushing and flossing to remove
plaque are stain-producing.

17. Advancing age causes the outer layer of
enamel to wear away, revealing
the natural yellow dentin.

18. Excessive fluoride can be caused by high levels
in water

19. or from the excessive use of fluoride toothpaste,
rinses, applications and supplements taken by
mouth.

21. Irreversible enamel destruction is a
scary situation, so we need to know
what we can do to slow it down.

22. Cut down on the effects of acidic foods and
drinks by having a big sip of water after you
finish your meal or drink.
Swirl it around your mouth
to clear away any acids or
staining compounds.

23. Do not reach for your toothbrush right after
eating. Weakened dental enamel becomes
softer for at least half an hour.
It should harden within an
hour, so you can then brush
with a soft bristled
toothbrush.

24. Try to get more saliva into your mouth after
eating and let it move over your teeth.
Cut back or cut out
smoking and the other
staining items
outlined above.

25. Consult your family dentist for teeth
whitening procedures and suggestions and
have your teeth cleaned by a dental
hygienist at least
every six months.

26. If your teeth are not as white as they used to
be, or for that matter as white you want
them to be give Shumway Dental Care a call
and make an appointment to see one of
their Chandler AZ dentists.

27. Dr. Andy Shumway and his son Dr. Joel
Shumway are experienced in all types of
cosmetic dentistry and can tell you the best
route to take to get your teeth their whitest.

28. Visit the website at
http://www.mychandlerdentists.com

29. SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE
3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-7551