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Have you ever noticed that after you consuming certain beverages, your mouth gets tinted the same colour as your drink? Fortunately, this effect is often temporary though repeated action without proper dental care can lead to permanent discoloration. To enjoy the benefits of a beautiful smile, our dentists at Springvale Dental Clinic have compiled some of the frequently asked questions about teeth discolouration to help you know what factors to be careful with. Why aren’t My Teeth White? There are many factors that influence the colour of your teeth. Some of these factors include the translucence of your enamel layer and the size of your teeth. Big teeth have more of the dark dentin layer, thus making them look darker. Also the darkness of your dentin and the lighting in the room you are in can affect teeth colour. Also, there is tooth discolouration that occurs after your enamel gets…

There have been reports from different media sources on oil pulling and the benefits one can accrue from the practice. These reports claim that oil pulling can improve oral health, whiten teeth as well as improve general health. This article takes a closer look at what your dentist has to say about oil pulling. What is Oil Pulling? For starters, oil pulling is an ancient, traditional remedy that has been practised for decades in Southern Asia and India. The practise involves placing a tablespoon of edible oil such as coconut, sunflower or olive oil inside the mouth, pulling or swishing it through the teeth for anywhere between five to twenty minutes. Recently, the practice has increasingly gained popularity among a majority of people especially celebrities. It is claimed that oil pulling helps cleaning and detoxifying the mouth, curing bad breath, whitening teeth as well as curing some oral condition such…