{"id":525,"date":"2018-02-22T16:43:14","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T16:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=525"},"modified":"2018-02-22T16:43:14","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T16:43:14","slug":"dentist-in-ponte-vedra-beach-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/dentist-in-ponte-vedra-beach-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Bright, White Teeth Aren\u2019t Always Healthy \u2014 Your Dentist Explains Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_55072723__1519315613_17012-1-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of white teeth\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_55072723__1519315613_17012-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_55072723__1519315613_17012-1-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_55072723__1519315613_17012-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You want a movie-star quality smile, and that means having teeth that are as white as can be. You\u2019re proud of how your chompers gleam, and you can\u2019t help but show off your dazzling look to everyone you meet. But hold on a second. As much as we all love a beautiful, white set of teeth, having <em>healthy <\/em>teeth is even more important. Your dentist in Ponte Vedra Beach explains why having a bright grin doesn\u2019t always mean that your smile is in good shape.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Your Teeth\u2019s Natural Color<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s get one thing straight right off the bat \u2014 according to nature, teeth aren\u2019t supposed to be white. Even if you never got a single stain on those chompers, they wouldn\u2019t have the blinding sparkle that most people love to see. That\u2019s because enamel, the outer layer of your teeth, is bluish white. It\u2019s also a bit transluscent, making it possible to see the color of the dentin underneath it; dentin usually has a yellowish tint to it. Therefore, it\u2019s possible for even yellow teeth to be perfectly healthy and functional.<\/p>\n<h2>Some Dental Problems Won\u2019t Change Your Teeth\u2019s Color<\/h2>\n<p>People often equate dark teeth with dental problems, and that is true \u2014 but only to an extent. It\u2019s worth noting that stains on your teeth aren\u2019t necessarily an indicator that something is wrong with them. Our chompers naturally become slightly discolored over time, and that\u2019s nothing to be alarmed about.<\/p>\n<p>Some oral health issues, including gum disease, bruxism (teeth grinding) and new decay, won\u2019t affect the color of your teeth at all. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to visit your dentist regularly; even if your pearly whites look amazing, there could still be some problems going on that require professional attention.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Have It All<\/h2>\n<p>So, we\u2019ve learned that the color of your teeth isn\u2019t a reliable indicator of whether they\u2019re healthy. But if nature didn\u2019t make smiles as bright as we like them, does that mean we should refrain from bleaching teeth (whitening them beyond their natural color)?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true that going overboard with bleaching products can damage your smile, irritating the gums and eroding the enamel. Teeth might even begin to look spotty if they\u2019re exposed to overenthusiastic whitening methods. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have the winning, bright grin that you\u2019ve always wanted.<\/p>\n<p>Bleaching is quite safe for most people. Just be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">consult your dentist<\/a> first so they can make sure your teeth are healthy enough to be whitened. It\u2019s also important to follow all the provided instructions for changing the color of your teeth. Your dentist may even be able to provide you with a professional-strength whitening kit that will give you dramatic, head-turning results.<\/p>\n<p>When you achieve teeth that are both healthy and bright, be sure to protect your smile with excellent oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing regularly, and avoiding eating a lot of sugary foods.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let the color of your teeth fool you; the only way to know for sure if they\u2019re in good shape is to make regular visits to your dentist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your dentists in Ponte Vedra Beach wants you to have a smile that is both healthy <em>and <\/em>gorgeous. If you\u2019d like to find out more about how we can make that happen, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at 904-285-7711.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You want a movie-star quality smile, and that means having teeth that are as white as can be. 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