Suggest Home Remedies For Getting White Teeth And Gums

Posted on Sat, 17 Sep 2016

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Question : how to whiten teeth and lighten gums using home remedies

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain whitening of teeth is done in a number of ways but will depend upon the cause of discolouration of teeth...

Please answer the following questions so that I can guide you better..
1.Is the discoloration of teeth since childhood or happened recently?
2.What is the colour of teeth?
3.As you want to lighten the gums, then please tell what is the colour of your gums?

If possible please upload the image of your teeth and gums..

Please revert back with answers..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (3 hours later)

Hi,

1.Discoloration of teeth happened recently about an year ago.
2.The colour is yellowish , specially lower teeth.
3. Gums are a little blackish

Pfa the images of the teeth

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Needs Scaling..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

As per the images and the description that you have given there is Plaque and tartar deposits over the teeth and it is leading to discoloration of teeth..

This cannot be effectively removed at home and you need to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and Scaling of teeth followed by Polishing will help..

Secondly, the gums are normal on color and slight discoloration is due to melanin pigmentation that is normal and is present in more amounts in some individuals that gives it a dark appearance..
So nothing to worry about it and no treatment is needed for this..

Any further questions are welcome..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

ihave got scaling done in past but after some time the discoloration of teeth begins

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need proper brushing technique .

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

If the problem is recurring then there is a possibility that you do not have an appropriate brushing technique and you need to ask your dentist to demonstrate proper brushing technique for maintaining clean teeth..

Also chew more of hard foods like carrots that will aid in cleaning of teeth by friction..

Also practice gargle with water after eating anything..

Any further questions are welcome..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (10 hours later)

ok thanks....as of now apart from scaling do I have any other option to brighten my teeth??

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Proper brushing..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

As per your query your teeth are not yellow but have deposit over teeth..
Therefore whitening of teeth is possible to by getting the deposit removed..
As of now brush your teeth properly twice a day...
Gargle after meals with water..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad