Some people have naturally yellow teeth. They either accept this reality or override it with cosmetic dentistry. One of the most effective ways to transform the color of a smile that cannot be whitened in any other way is with prepless veneers. Customized to suit skin tone, hair color, and even the whites of the eyes, veneers are carefully crafted by your NYC cosmetic dentist to flatter and make your smile shine white and naturally.
Hair and Skin Color Affects Veneer Color
Chances are, if you see a redhead with super-white teeth, they didn’t come by them naturally. The redder a person’s hair, the yellower their teeth can look in contrast. It’s a common combination and many people pursue cosmetic dentistry options to make this dental trait disappear.
Causes of Naturally Yellow Teeth
Every person’s tooth color is predetermined. Before you’re born, your body knows the teeth it will produce, just as genetics determine eye or hair color. The three main factors of tooth color include:
- Enamel thickness (the outer layer of the tooth)
- Brightness of enamel
- Dentin under the tooth (which is a yellowish color)
In short, thick enamel and light dentin will lead to teeth that are naturally bright. Thin enamel, on the other hand, allows more of the yellow dentin underneath to show through. The intensity of these colors can vary from tooth to tooth and influence whether professional teeth whitening is a possibility.
Reasons for Stained Teeth
When teeth are yellow because of behavior, they can often be more easily whitened. However, years of misuse can mean some stains and discoloration are incredibly difficult to remove. It’s important to understand the types of stains that occur.
- Intrinsic staining. This type of staining affects the internal dentin of the teeth, which can make teeth more yellow and is largely beyond our control. It is caused by genetics or antibiotic use at an early age.
- Extrinsic staining. If you’re a big fan of dark roast coffee and red wine, these vices contribute to superficial enamel staining, known as extrinsic staining. Any dental injuries that cause tooth trauma can also impact enamel color from the inside out.
Prepless Veneers Make Teeth as White as They Can Be
Yellowish teeth are not necessarily a sign of poor oral health. If you brush morning and night, or even more often, and your teeth remain an undesirable shade that is anything but white, it can be a frustrating reality to accept. There is a limit to how white teeth can get through brushing or even professional teeth whitening. Prepless veneers, however, can change the game permanently.
Get White Teeth Forever with Veneers
Teeth, like wedding dresses, are an ombre of whites, creams, beiges, and yellows, though their descriptions often sound far less romantic than a dress described as candlelight. While your NYC cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael J. Wei believes in a perfect smile, he also believes in the perfect smile for each individual patient. Find out if prepless veneers are the solution you’ve been craving to conceal the tooth color you dilike, or if there is another smile makeover procedure that will get rid of your unwanted dental traits. Contact us to schedule a visit.
