In various toothpaste advertisements, teeth are always portrayed as shining white, leaving many envious despite their efforts to whiten their teeth, only to end up with a slight yellowish hue. Why is this the case?
In reality, according to dental experts, the color of healthy teeth is not pure white. Light yellow teeth indicate a high level of enamel calcification, which is a sign of dental health!
Teeth are composed of the outer enamel and the inner dentin-pulp complex. Based on the structure of teeth, the color of healthy teeth is not excessively white.
The color of teeth is related to the level of calcification, as enamel has a certain level of transparency.
The higher the level of calcification, the more transparent the enamel becomes, allowing the color of the dentin to show through, giving the teeth a light yellow appearance.
If teeth do not develop or calcify properly, they may appear abnormally white or milky white.
Additionally, primary teeth have lower enamel calcification compared to permanent teeth, resulting in poorer transparency and a whiter appearance.
Permanent teeth have a higher level of enamel calcification, making them more transparent and appearing yellower than primary teeth, which is a normal occurrence.
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