Teeth are not naturally pure white.  The colour of our teeth is determined by the composite colour of all the structures that make up the tooth (the outer layer of enamel, the inner layer of dentine as well as the pulp which contains the nerve) and how light is absorbed and reflected off these structures.

Enamel is whiter, while dentine has a naturally yellow tinge.  There is also a natural gradation of colour in the teeth – darker nearer the gum margin and lighter at the tip of the teeth.  This variation is affected by the thickness and translucency of the enamel and dentine.  Typically, the canines at the corner of the mouth are darker than the front teeth and teeth also tend to become darker with age due to wear.

Some common factors influencing the colour of your teeth include………. read about it at Healthy Times Magazine.

Learn also steps on “How To Bleach” your teeth and if Home Bleaching, In-operatory bleaching or Non-vital bleaching is more suitable suitable for you.

Before even consider bleaching your teeth, find out the main complications of teeth bleaching and ……….. more information available at Healthy Times Magazine.