Dentist reveals the two common brushing mistakes that turn your teeth yellow trends now
A leading dentist has revealed the common mistake that causes many of his patients to end up with discolored, yellow teeth.
In a warning issued to the public by Dr Ferakh Hamid, a UK-based dentist with more than 20 years in the industry has urged people to ensure they are properly wetting their brushes.
Applying toothpaste straight on to your teeth without enough water as a lubricant is a leading cause of stained teeth, he said.
He also warned of another regular contributor to the problem - brushing too soon after eating or drinking acidic foods, like tomatoes and orange juice.
'Brushing your teeth in certain ways, like without water or right after eating acidic foods, might actually make them look less white over time,' Dr Hamid, the head of Aesthetique Dental Care in the UK, said.
UK-based Dentist Dr Ferakh Hamid said that brushing your teeth without water can make your teeth 'dull' and that brushing your teeth after eating acidic food can make your teeth more yellow.
'Dry brushing might seem good for getting rid of surface stains at first, but without water, toothpaste doesn't spread well.'
If you've just eaten acidic foods - like citrus, tomato or soda - your teeth might be too weak to get the benefits of brushing. Your teeth are covered in a
