My teeth have now become an off white colour
Q. Hi there, Im 18 years old and lack self confidence due to the effects on my teeth from poor diet and lack of oral hygeine in the past. My teeth have now become an off white colour and have like whiter stains near the tops. i also have a few decaying spots on the top of two of my teeth towards the front. I am so embarrassed about them, i dont like to smile, i have even found myself mumbling when i am talking so that i am not revealing the full extent of my teeth. This is beggining to depress me now especially due to my age, I dont like socialising as much with my friends do due to the embarrasment, this also puts me off visiting a dentist! I am worried of what he/she may think of me. What treatment do you think is required and any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
A. Hi many thanks for your email, the first thing i should say is if you do not seek the advice of the dentist, your problems will just escalate. its sounds as though due to the lack of oral hygiene and poor diet you have some decay in your teeth which can be easily sorted, once this is dealt with the colour could be improved with a scale and polish and tooth whitening. the dentist is not there to judge you, just to help improve your teeth and give you bac your confidence.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
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