Help! My Teeth Are Yellow

Time takes its toll. That’s true of everything from cliff faces to the roof of your house. It’s also true of your teeth. As you eat and drink, substances can stain the surfaces of your teeth. Plus, as you get older, your teeth naturally get yellower. 

All told, if you have yellow teeth, you’re not alone. To help, Gemini Master-Patel, DMD, offers multiple forms of teeth whitening at Riverside Dental in Yonkers and Thornwood, New York. 

Your options for brightening your smile

You’re not stuck with yellow teeth. Dr. Master-Patel has two paths to move you toward whiter teeth. Let’s look at them individually.

In-office whitening

If you want a one-and-done option, in-office whitening is for you. With a single appointment, we can make your teeth up to eight shades lighter. 

During your teeth whitening visit, you relax in a chair. Dr. Master-Patel applies professional-grade whitening gel to your teeth, then uses a specialized light to activate it. 

She may repeat this process — applying the gel and then activating it — multiple times to get you closer to your desired cosmetic results. You leave our office with a noticeably brighter smile. 

Take-home whitening

If you'd rather whiten your teeth at your own convenience, we can set you up with a take-home whitening kit. This gives you safer, more dramatic results than a store-bought solution. 

You still get access to the professional-grade whitening gel. Specialized trays protect your gums while brightening your teeth.

You wear these mouthpieces for 3–4 hours a day. With consistent use, take‑home whitening can achieve results similar to in‑office treatment.

Preserving your teeth whitening results

Whichever route you choose, Dr. Master-Patel and our team want to help you keep your smile white as long as possible. That starts with regular brushing and flossing. 

Consistent teeth cleaning removes plaque before it has the chance to harden into tartar (calcified plaque). Once the plaque calcifies, you can’t get it off with your tools at home. 

This presents a problem because tartar is often yellow and darkens with time. As a result, your at-home oral hygiene makes a big difference in keeping your smile bright.

Beyond that, be conscious about the staining substances you put in your mouth. Tobacco is a major culprit. To keep your teeth white, it also helps to minimize your teeth’s contact with dark-colored liquids like coffee, cola, and red wine. 

All of that said, if you notice your teeth looking yellow again, you can always come back for another round of whitening.

We can help you find the right path to a brighter smile based on your dental health and cosmetic goals. To get rid of yellow teeth, call our Riverside Dental office nearest you or book your appointment online today.