Yellow teeth are quite an embarrassment for the person himself when going out in the public. You notice people with yellow teeth or you might be a victim of it yourself. Yellow teeth do give an unpleasant feeling to the one noticing them. People often think brushing hard would clean their teeth better and make them whiter. This is a MYTH. What if we told you— by doing so you’re making them more prone to turn yellow. Let us give you a simple example.

Do you wash your clothes frequently or brush them hard? You must have noticed them becoming dull and eventually they wear out if you try too hard. To give you another example you may notice your shoes getting worn off from the soles with continuous and frequent use. The point being anything in excess can cause damage over a period of time. A similar thing happens when your try to brush your teeth too hard or aggressively. To understand this—

Let’s find out how aggressive brushing can turn your teeth yellow.

Highlights:

• Yellowing of teeth is a common occurrence seen among people.
• There is a misconception that brushing hard can whiten your teeth.
• Aggressive or vigorous brushing can do no benefit and instead damage your already white teeth.
• The more the enamel on the teeth is worn off, the more yellow the teeth appear.
• Yellowing of teeth not just hampers the appearance of the individual but also predisposes to teeth hypersensitivity.
• Tooth enamel damage cannot repair on its own.
• Less vigorous but appropriate toothbrushing is the natural way to whiten your teeth