Why are baby teeth yellow?

Every part of the human body can be invaded by germs. Even strong teeth can get sick if not well protected. Especially for babies, protection against germs must be strengthened from an early age. So what is the reason for yellow teeth in babies? How can we understand and use effective treatment methods? The following introduces the causes and treatments of yellow teeth in babies.

Parents are often worried when they find that their children’s teeth are yellowing, but yellow teeth are not always pathological. If you cut open a tooth, you'll see three layers of tissue in the longitudinal section, with the enamel on the outside, which may be slightly different for each person. Because the degree of calcification of each person's teeth is different, some people have milky white teeth, while others have light yellow teeth. These are all healthy teeth.

However, some yellow teeth are pathological, usually caused by:

1. Health factors: Poor nutrition or illness during the development of teeth will affect the calcification of teeth, making the teeth not only yellow but also loose.

2. Water quality factors: In some areas, especially in some mountainous areas, because the fluoride content in the water is high, drinking too much of this water will cause yellow teeth. And it is not just one or two teeth that will turn yellow, but a whole mouth of yellow teeth. Because fluoride has an anti-caries effect, these people are less likely to develop caries (cavities).

3. Drug factors: It is well known that tetracycline drugs can cause yellow teeth, especially for children under 5 years old.

4. Hygiene habits: Some people do not have the habit of brushing their teeth and do not pay attention to oral hygiene. Food residues, soft plaque, tartar, smoke stains, tea stains, etc. accumulate on the surface of the teeth. Their big "yellow teeth" are not because the teeth themselves are yellow, but because they do not pay attention to oral hygiene.

Treatments for yellow teeth:

Treatment

1. Acid bonding method. This method is more reasonable. First, phosphoric acid is applied on the teeth, and then EB-type composite resin is used to stick a thin, tooth-colored opaque plastic tooth surface on the yellow tooth surface. This method is simple to operate and can be completed in one go.

2.4.5% hydrochloric acid decolorization method. Mainly suitable for mottled enamel teeth.

3. Laser therapy. A cotton paper soaked in 30% hydrogen peroxide is pasted on the surface of the yellow teeth, and a circular beam of red laser is irradiated on the tooth surface. The treatment is completed in about 15 to 20 minutes. There is no pain for patients. Generally, one course of treatment consists of ten times. The teeth will gradually become whiter and turn into the color of healthy teeth after one to two courses or three to four courses.

4. Bleaching method: Use 30% hydrogen peroxide to bleach yellow teeth two to three times a week. About three to five times can restore the teeth to normal color or slightly whiter. The success rate of this method is 96%.

5. Photocuring by ultraviolet light irradiation. Apply anti-caries paint on the mottled enamel surface and then irradiate with a light-curing ultraviolet lamp for one minute.

After seeing the above methods, do you feel that you have a deeper understanding of why your baby's teeth are yellow? Today's babies are the little treasures of every family. It is the responsibility of parents to let their babies have beautiful teeth and make their babies smile more confidently. Developing a good habit of brushing teeth from an early age is not only a protection for the teeth, but also a good habit of hygiene.