Dentist reveals the common mistakes people make while brushing their teeth that turn them yellow

This mistake is making your teeth turn yellow

Teeth turning yellow is a problem that a lot of people suffer from, and there is an easy solution in going to a dentist to get them whitened.

However, Dr Ferakh Hamid has listed a few things that people can change in their teeth-brushing routine that could help combat yellow teeth.

One of his major tips involves what you do with your toothbrush before it even goes near your teeth.

Dr Hamid claims that the toothbrush must be wet enough before toothpaste is added.

Believe it or not, applying toothpaste directly to your teeth without any water leads to staining and is one of the leading causes of teeth becoming yellow.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: “Brushing your teeth in certain ways, like without water or right after eating acidic foods, might actually make them look less white over time.

“Dry brushing might seem good for getting rid of surface stains at first, but without water, toothpaste doesn't spread well."

He also warned against brushing too soon after drinking or eating acidic foods.

This is because your enamel may be too weak for brushing and potentially you could be moving the acid aorund your mouth as oppossed to cleaning it.

Softening the bristles of a toothbrush also helps, as Dr Hamid added: “When you wet the bristles, they soften up. This means when you brush, it's gentler on your gums and teeth, helping to avoid any irritation or damage.”

Brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day and cleaning your tongue once a day help maintain good oral health.

“Keeping up with these steps will help prevent dental problems and keep your mouth feeling great."