{"id":3606,"date":"2017-09-18T09:19:04","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T14:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreamdentist.com\/blog\/?p=3606"},"modified":"2024-07-25T09:23:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T14:23:51","slug":"4-things-youve-always-secretly-wondered-about-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dreamdentist.com\/blog\/4-things-youve-always-secretly-wondered-about-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things You&#8217;ve Always Secretly Wondered About Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Those four questions have always haunted you. You\u2019ve either felt too embarrassed to ask them or have yet to find a satisfying answer.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Sarah Thompson knows that all O\u2019Fallon residents have concerns about oral health. So we\u2019ve put together this list of common questions about teeth along with the answers you\u2019ve been searching for.<\/p>\n<h2>Why are my teeth yellow?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamdentist.com\/services\/cosmetic-dentistry\/teeth-whitening.html\">Yellow teeth<\/a> can be caused by stain from foods or tobacco use. Tooth roots exposed by receded gums also look dark in color.<\/p>\n<p>But here\u2019s a secret, your teeth have been a certain hue ever since you were a kid. Here\u2019s why: Just as skin and hair come in different colors, so do teeth. Yours might just happen to have thinner enamel or darker dentin that makes them look yellower than others\u2019 teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s causing my bad breath?<\/h2>\n<p>Bad breath can be caused by more than just what you eat:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respiratory problems<\/li>\n<li>Heartburn<\/li>\n<li>Dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>Gum disease<\/li>\n<li>Cavities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And much more. Get your oral health checked out at a dental office to find out what\u2019s going on behind the scenes in your case.<\/p>\n<h2>How can I make my teeth look bigger (or smaller)?<\/h2>\n<p>Teeth come in different shapes and sizes thanks to genetics. Chips and fractures don\u2019t help matters any. But you do have options for changing the shape of your teeth. Veneers, crowns, and dental bonding are all great solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>Does fluoride help?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. Fluoride makes the enamel particles in your teeth resistant to decay. It\u2019s perfectly safe when used as a dentist like Dr. Thompson directs.<\/p>\n<h2>Have any more questions?<\/h2>\n<p>We look forward to hearing them here at Dream Dentist. Call us today to plan your visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Those four questions have always haunted you. You\u2019ve either felt too embarrassed to ask them or have yet to find a satisfying answer. 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