I have severe tooth staining

Question:

I chew gutkha [and] that’s why my teeth have turned brown.  Please suggest any whitening tooth paste.  I am from India.

Answer:

Gutkha is a concoction of several herbs, including tobacco, and is popularly sold in India and several other countries.  Unfortunately, gutkha severely stains teeth.  Depending on where the gutkha is held in the mouth, for example under the tongue or behind the teeth, the staining can be more severe in that particular area.

Treating Gutkha Tooth Staining

The good news is that the staining is temporary and can be easily removed.  However, a semi-harsh abrasive, like pumice, will need to be used.  This can best be accomplished by visiting the dentist for a cleaning/prophylaxis.  It may be possible to remove the staining with brushing, but believe us, it will take A LOT of work on your behalf to remove all of the stain.  Also, if you brush your teeth too hard, you run the risk of removing enamel and other vital tooth structure.  So though a slight cost is attached, we believe the best and easiest way to remove the stain is to go in for a quick cleaning.

Good luck and we hope this helps

SaveMySmile Team