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Dentist Reveals Common Mistakes A Lot Of People Make That Make Your Teeth ‘Appear More Yellow’

You could be damaging your teeth without realising it with these three common habits, an expert has warned.

Many of us are careful when it comes to keeping our teeth clean and healthy. Regular brushing, flossing and dental check-ups are vital for preventing decay, cavities and gum disease.

However, there are some common mistakes we could be making that could actually be stripping the enamel from your teeth.

You should keep tabs on this one thing while cleaning your teeth. (Getty Stock Photos)
You should keep tabs on this one thing while cleaning your teeth. (Getty Stock Photos)

According to one expert, these could not only cause your smile to yellow, but also make our teeth more susceptible to cavities and decay, while also increasing our tooth sensitivity.

Dentist Dr Surina Sehgal took to social media platform TikTok to share a warning to viewers.

Dentist Reveals Common Mistake A Lot Of People Make That Are Making Your Teeth Appear More Yellow2

Speaking to her more than 100,000 followers she revealed three common habits that could be damaging to our teeth.

Dentist Reveals Common Mistake A Lot Of People Make That Are Making Your Teeth Appear More Yellow1

Her first piece of advice concerned the type of toothbrush you use.

“Don’t use a manual toothbrush,” she said. “It’s so common to over-scrub and brush too hard.

Checking the bristles on your toothbrush can indicate when it's time to get a new one. (Getty Stock Photo)
Checking the bristles on your toothbrush can indicate when it’s time to get a new one. (Getty Stock Photo)

“This aggressive brushing will actually wear down the nice white enamel layer and expose that yellow dentine layer underneath.”

Dr Surina also urged people to avoid snacking where possible, explaining that every time we consume food our mouth goes into an “acidic state”.

Source: Express

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