{"id":278,"date":"2023-01-04T17:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T17:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/?p=278"},"modified":"2024-09-24T04:05:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T04:05:57","slug":"what-the-color-of-your-teeth-says-about-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/what-the-color-of-your-teeth-says-about-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What the Color of Your Teeth Says About You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/what-the-color-of-your-teeth-says-about-you\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_209862474__1675877550_69822.jpg\" alt=\"Adult with a perfectly white smile\" class=\"wp-image-279\" width=\"305\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_209862474__1675877550_69822.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_209862474__1675877550_69822-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_209862474__1675877550_69822-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever seen those crime shows where detectives use bite marks or tooth impressions to help find somebody? As it turns out, that\u2019s a real thing; your teeth are so unique that they can be used like a fingerprint to identify you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it isn\u2019t just your bite pattern that\u2019s telling. In fact, the color of your teeth can be indicative of quite a few things, from your age to your diet. If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s what the color of your teeth has to say about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfectly white teeth are what most people want for themselves, but actually having them can mean a few different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one, white teeth are much more common the younger you are, with babies\u2019 teeth tending to be the whitest. Young teeth are more calcified, and they haven\u2019t collected stains from food or drinks yet. Their dentin (the layer of the tooth directly under the enamel) is also incredibly white, which changes naturally with age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfectly white teeth could also be a sign that you use whitening toothpaste or have had professional whitening done, which has to be accompanied by a diet free of staining foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light Yellow or Light Gray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you age into adulthood, your teeth will naturally get darker. That dentin from before starts to turn brown and grows in size, which naturally affects how your teeth look from the outside. Even well-maintained teeth usually aren\u2019t tissue-white past a certain age unless, of course, you get a professional whitening treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yellow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone\u2019s natural enamel is different, so it\u2019s possible that someone with yellow teeth developed them due to genetics. However, it\u2019s much more likely that you\u2019ve seen your teeth become yellow as a result of your diet. Coffee, tea, red wine, and dark sauces can all cause your teeth to yellow over time, especially if you aren\u2019t brushing after you partake in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When yellow stains get especially bad, they can start to appear brown. This can be due to the common culprits listed above, but usually, stains get to this point because of smoking or chewing tobacco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you just have a few brown spots on your teeth, it may be a sign that your enamel has eroded to such an extent that the dentin has started to peek through. It\u2019s worth bringing this up with your dentist, who can recommend options to help fortify your enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, your teeth speak volumes about you. That\u2019s all the more reason to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">brush and floss daily<\/a>, to ensure that you make the best impression possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. James Kramer has over 30 years of experience in his field, and in that time he has accumulated a wealth of clinical expertise. Nothing makes him happier than sharing his expertise with his patients. Dr. Kramer graduated with honors as a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Temple University School of Dentistry. He\u2019s also a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor achieved by less than 7% of dentists across the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about tooth color, he can be reached at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (302) 436-5133.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Have you ever seen those crime shows where detectives use bite marks or tooth impressions to help find somebody? As it turns out, that\u2019s a real thing; your teeth are so unique that they can be used like a fingerprint to identify you. However, it isn\u2019t just your bite pattern that\u2019s telling. In fact, the color of your teeth can be indicative of quite a few things, from your age to your diet. 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