When you clean your teeth, the goal is to remove any plaque causing bacteria that can cause further issues and dental decay. If you notice that your teeth are becoming translucent, there may be a few reasons and brushing is not always to blame. Be aware that if you are eating and drinking acidic food and drink, they can soften the enamel and brushing immediately after eating or drinking acidic things, can make the brushing a little more abrasive on your teeth and can possibly contribute slightly to the fading of the enamel, leading to slight translucency in your teeth’s appearance. If your teeth are becoming translucent, you may be concerned about your dental health. However, the translucent appearance isn’t always a sign that something is wrong, and there are many reasons that your teeth may be appearing this way. Firstly, a certain amount of translucency occurs naturally and is visible in young teeth and along the biting surface. This can be due to less dentin in the teeth, which is the bone like material found in teeth. The translucent appearance of teeth may be a genetic or hereditary trait. Thin enamel can be something that you are born with and is just the way that your teeth appear, it may mean that your teeth may be slightly more susceptible to erosion and tooth decay as you have less protection, so choosing the right toothpaste, toothbrush ad following your recommended dental care routine is important. Eating less acidic foods and drinking less acidic or corrosive beverages will help protect your teeth and help to maintain your oral health. Plaque build-up can also contribute to developing translucency. Plaque can cause demineralization, which will break down the enamel and increase the translucent appearance. Having a misaligned bite can contribute to translucent appearance in your teeth. If your teeth are not aligned properly, they can rub and cause weakness in certain teeth wearing the enamel and causing the transparent appearance. Overly whitening your teeth can also contribute to a translucent appearance in your teeth. Whenever you are whitening your teeth be sure to consult with your dentist that you are using the best possible kits for your teeth. Sometimes home whitening kits can be overly abrasive and can cause irritation and damage. Getting your teeth whitened at your dental clinic will help you to be confident that the treatment will be effective and will not cause harm or damage to your teeth and oral health. Be aware of the frequency that you use teeth whitening products. If you are whitening once a month, that can be too much. A safe timeline is roughly every 3-4 months. Make sure that your toothpaste is right for your teeth. An overly powerful whitening toothpaste can cause issues if used over time, and especially if you have weak or thinner enamel than most. If translucency in your teeth is worrying you, contact your dentist to discuss what may be the cause and how to create a safe and healthy oral health program to make sure that you are doing the best for your dental health. We can work with you to create a program that will help to keep your teeth clean and white without damaging your enamel or harming the strength of your teeth. Be sure to check in with your dentist every 6 months to maintain your dental health care routine and to discuss any concerns you may have regarding whitening, translucency or any other dental care issues! Our friendly and experienced team at Northmount Dental Care in Calgary are ready to help you get the smile that you deserve. Contact us today to discuss your dental care requirements.
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