Naturally healthy teeth are typically a shade of light ivory or off-white, reflecting good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. The natural color of healthy teeth is a range of off-white shades, usually with a slight yellowish tint. This is due to the dentin, a layer beneath the enamel, which has a naturally yellow color that can show through the translucent enamel. Healthy teeth aren't pure white but naturally tinted. As people may think that having healthy teeth means that the teeth are very white, this is not necessarily the case. Natural color range usually go from shades of white up to light yellow color spectrum. For what seems like an eternity, we have been programmed to believe that having bright, white teeth means you are healthy. On the other hand, your teeth can become discolored for various reasons. A number of factors, including an underlying medical condition, poor dental hygiene practices, the foods you eat, and the medications you take, may have contributed to the discoloration of your teeth. Continue reading to learn about different tooth colors and what they may mean. Different Teeth ...
