Changes In Dental Color Can Be A Sign Of Serious Disease, Here's The Explanation

Illustration of dental change can be a sign of serious illness. (freepic)

JAKARTA - Healthy and clean teeth are important things, not only to support appearance, but also to be a form of overall body health. Therefore, changes in teeth must be very much considered, including color.

This is because it turns out that changes in the color of the teeth can indicate serious problems with health. Knowing the color change and the signs can be the first step in preventing serious illness.

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1. Yellow teeth

The color of the teeth turning yellow can be caused by many things. Most generally because of the consumption of tea or coffee that is too frequent and in large quantities.

However, yellow teeth can also indicate problems in the liver or liver. When the liver does not work properly, it can trigger bilirubin buildup, yellow pigment in bile which eventually triggers yellowness in various areas of the body, which can include teeth.

2. Spotted and brown-lined teeth

Spotted and brown-lined teeth can be very disturbing to appearance. This change can also indicate that there has been damage to the teeth.

"Brown spots on teeth, as well as not pleasing to the eye, can also be an early sign of tooth damage," Zhang said.

The brown line on the teeth can indicate severe fluorosis. Fluorosis is a condition caused by excessive fluoride intake during the period of dental formation.

3. Cusam gray teeth

Teeth with dull gray can be caused by systemic conditions such as celiac, which disturbs the formation of enamels and triggers color change. Celiac is an autoimmune condition when the immune system reacts to gluten, thus damaging the fine intestines.

The change in teeth due to celiac, which is characterized by dull gray, usually lasts permanently. However, patients can use some dental care techniques to cover these conditions.

4. Dark teeth

Teeth can also turn black. This condition can be caused by several factors such as severe cavities or patchy and crowning teeth containing silver sulfide.