abbie5 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'm noticing my daughter's teeth looking very yellow lately. She is 11. She never drinks soda, tea or coffee. She has a very, very LOW sugar diet. She brushes twice a day. She's never on antibiotics (I think once in her life when she was in preschool). She's never had a cavity. So, obviously, perfectly healthy! What could cause yellowing of teeth so young? Any ideas?? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I was worried about my 11yo too. The dentist told me that the permanent teeth are much darker than baby teeth, so the contrast of the two in her mouth (baby and perm.) can look worrisome. It never hurts to go have her teeth checked. I took mine in yesterday because she has a pink tooth. :blink: Everything was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I have the same issue with my 11 yr. old. No cavities & sees the dentist every 6 months for a cleaning. I brought it up with the dentist on her last visit. The first thing she asked was "Does she sleep with her mouth open?" Yes she does - every night! That was the culprit. She didn't suggest a remedy and as long it's not harmful, I'm okay. Maybe a baking soda toothpaste would help? HTH :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 We fight the same thing..yellow teeth that are prone to buildup more quickly than normal. We have to use tartar control adult toothpaste for him now, just to help between checkups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 1) Adult teeth are darker. 2) Our perceptions are *skewed* since teeth-whitening has become so common. Watch a tv-show from 15-20 years ago (say, Seinfeld, for instance) and just *look* at the people's teeth. That's not what we see today -- on television *or* in real life because so many adults use whitening toothpastes or other whitening treatments. It makes seeing natural-colored teeth a little disturbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Flouride can do that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 1) Adult teeth are darker. 2) Our perceptions are *skewed* since teeth-whitening has become so common. Watch a tv-show from 15-20 years ago (say, Seinfeld, for instance) and just *look* at the people's teeth. That's not what we see today -- on television *or* in real life because so many adults use whitening toothpastes or other whitening treatments. It makes seeing natural-colored teeth a little disturbing. Great point. I'm going to remember that when I'm looking at her teeth and start worrying... again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Ds1 has yellowish teeth. I asked his dentist about it and he said it was normal. That people's teeth do come in different shades. Nothing to worry about. It does look lighter after a cleaning. Ds is a mouth breather and has had a cavity but the dentist never asked about that. The only other thing he mentioned was that if ds wanted his teeth to look different he did have options (like veneers or bleaching) but not to even consider it until he's an adult. FWIW dh also has yellowish teeth. And his never get lighter after cleaning. And he's never had a cavity. Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 The color of tooth enamel is just different from person-to-person. Unfortunately, the natural color of my teeth has a yellow cast and I've passed that on to one of my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinakel Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'm noticing my daughter's teeth looking very yellow lately. She is 11. She never drinks soda, tea or coffee. She has a very, very LOW sugar diet. She brushes twice a day. She's never on antibiotics (I think once in her life when she was in preschool). She's never had a cavity. So, obviously, perfectly healthy! What could cause yellowing of teeth so young? Any ideas?? :confused: my kids too, same diet. Pediatric dentist says it's hereditary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I've got the same situation with my oldest child. But I wonder if there is something more to it because it's only the very front teeth that look yellow, the rest look fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 It makes seeing natural-colored teeth a little disturbing. Some people also have yellower teeth than others. I have yellow teeth - it's just how they are. I have few dental problems - my teeth are strong. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandalwood Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'm noticing my daughter's teeth looking very yellow lately. She is 11. She never drinks soda, tea or coffee. She has a very, very LOW sugar diet. She brushes twice a day. She's never on antibiotics (I think once in her life when she was in preschool). She's never had a cavity. So, obviously, perfectly healthy! What could cause yellowing of teeth so young? Any ideas?? :confused: Is she a redhead or hues close to red? I have a redheaded child and the dentist told me yellow teeth were normal in redheaded children. I agree with others there are different "hues" of teeth and I think you just have what you are meant to have. My mom is a natural redhead and has always had yellow/creamy colored teeth. Maybe an old wives tale but I had nothing but respect for the dentist who told me this--- he was a great dentist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary in VA Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Is she a redhead or hues close to red? I have a redheaded child and the dentist told me yellow teeth were normal in redheaded children. I agree with others there are different "hues" of teeth and I think you just have what you are meant to have. My mom is a natural redhead and has always had yellow/creamy colored teeth. Maybe an old wives tale but I had nothing but respect for the dentist who told me this--- he was a great dentist. :iagree: I was strawberry blond and my 16 yo dd is a dark redhead. Our dentist told us the same thing. She has used Crest whitening strips and they made them look a little lighter, which made her happy. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogpond1 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 can cause color changes. My son had ear infections and the dentist knew it from the color of my son's teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah in FL Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 My kids swim a lot and I've heard that the chemicals in the pool can yellow teeth. We started using a baking soda toothpaste and it's helped a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampamommy Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Certain kinds of children's vitamins can cause their teeth to yellow. I know two little ones who had this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 The color of tooth enamel is just different from person-to-person. Unfortunately, the natural color of my teeth has a yellow cast and I've passed that on to one of my kids. :iagree:Our dentist says it's genetic. Some in our family have very yellow teeth compared to others. Just the genes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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