Teeth help?

I%26#039;m 16 and for the most part my teeth are white. But they have a tint of yellow near the gums. If I brush twice a day is there any chance I can have white teeth? Or once they%26#039;re yellow, they%26#039;re always yellow?





Also, my teeth are perfectly lined up except for 2. I think the dentist called them %26quot;crossed teeth%26quot; which is where the top tooth curves in and the bottom tooth beneath it curves out. He said that I could have braces if I wanted, but it wasn%26#039;t a dire emergency. I%26#039;ve been thinking about those %26quot;clear braces%26quot; but I don%26#039;t know much about them. Are they noticable? Pricey?





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Teeth help?
have them took out you will not have a prob.s them then
Reply:Get some aquafresh tooth paste and brush your teeth at a 45 degree angle at the base. Go in circles, but make sure you have a soft bristle tooth brush. They won%26#039;t be yellow forever if you bush properly. Don%26#039;t go overboard with flouride, either. They%26#039;ll cause extremely white spots on your teeth that are very noticeable.
Reply:The yellow might just be the anatomy of your teeth. Dentin is the layer underneath the enamel, the enamel is the outermost layer of your tooth. If the dentin is thick underneath the enamel your teeth will have a yellow appearance and dentin tends to be thicker toward the gumline. Dentin can%26#039;t be whitened.


As far the the braces go. they%26#039;re called invisalign, if you need minor adjustments they%26#039;re a good way to go but they do tend to be more expensive. It costs the dentist more money out of they%26#039;re pocket to get them made and they pass that cost onto you. They aren%26#039;t noticable. Shop around for a dentist that does invisalign the prices vary greatly.
Reply:Naturally, teeth are yellow to ivory even slightly gray - that%26#039;s a natural tooth color. If you%26#039;re concerned about the yellow tint near your gums, go for an exam with your dentist and mention this. It could possibly be your roots showing from recession (caused by age or agressive brushing). I would suggest trying Crest Whitestrips, and following the directions on the box. If you aren%26#039;t satisified with that, try bleaching trays from your dentist. You want to be careful with the %26quot;bleaching%26quot; material, because it can irritate your gums. Whitening procedures generally work best after a professional cleaning.


The clear braces, like invisalign or even ceramic braces are more pricier than the traditional braces. They aren%26#039;t noticeable from a comfortable distance, but if you are close up with someone, you more than likely can see them.





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