My teeth are now turning yellow. What the hay?

[gamergirl 4,610]

I take very good care of my teeth. Brush, floss, never miss a demtist's appt. Last few weeks I've noticed my teeth are turning yellow! Gross! And they feel weirdly coated even right after I've diligently used my electric toothbrush all over them.

What the hay??

Am I like a dog that needs crunchy fruits and veg to keep my smile sparkling? Is it because I can't eat them now that my teeth feel gritty? Seems unlikely because um...I'm human and I use fricking toothpaste but I have no idea why this is happening and it's worrying me.

Any thoughts or similar experiences to share?

[A_New_Lily 39]

I've been noticing that my teeth feel unclean. Maybe it's the Protein Shakes?

[mirabelle 64]

I haven't noticed yellowing, but my teeth are definitely wearing sweaters now. Sorry gamergirl, I can't explain it but you are not alone.

[kailie 238]

Same boat... Hopefully someone has an answer

[gamergirl 4,610]

I haven't noticed yellowing' date=' but my teeth are definitely wearing sweaters now. Sorry gamergirl, I can't explain it but you are not alone.[/quote']

That's exactly what they feel like! Sweaters. Very descriptive.

[barbmeow 92]

I am of the mind that we are in Ketosis, and that makes our mouths nasty. Bad breath, fuzzy teeth, I don't know about the yellowing, but I will have to use my other brain (google) and see if I can find any medical literature on this phenomena. Are you brushing your teeth right after eating? I read an article that says if you brush right after you eat, the toothpaste and brush send what you eat into the enamel of your teeth. The article suggested rinsing your mouth with Water and waiting 30 minutes to brush. Was so counter every thing we ever learned, but interesting..

[luwells 4]

Me too, teeth feel funky!

[Daydra 345]

Haven't noticed the yellowing, but other than that, I'm totally with you. I've been referring to it as cesspool mouth. Just gross! I totally hate it! And no gum, even!

[Aussie Ali 13]

Hi guys, I'm a dental nurse... I would say its the ketosis. Also make sure you are brushing your tounge every day too. Brushing straight after eating acidic foods can wear your enamel away. My breath has been a tad smelly & tounge brushing def helps.

[vegasneon 181]

LOL and I thought it was because I am behind on my 6 month cleaning! My husband wants me to find a new dentist and I've been procrastinating. Love my dentist, hate the b*****s in the front office.

[VSGKirk 855]

I noticed it after drinking Protein Drinks. I can assure you though, it gets better!

[jatherley 126]

Wow. I have been wondering why my mouth never felt clean anymore even right after brushing. I was thinking it was because I'm having hard time getting in my fluids. Maybe that's not it after all.

[Kimmy1813 77]

My teeth definitely do not feel clean, even right after brushing. It's disgusting!

[gamergirl 4,610]

Hi guys' date=' I'm a dental nurse... I would say its the ketosis. Also make sure you are brushing your tounge every day too. Brushing straight after eating acidic foods can wear your enamel away. My breath has been a tad smelly & tounge brushing def helps.[/quote']

Does the ketosis also account for the fuzzy teeth? I thought it would account for the bad breath.

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[Patti K 98]

It is all the Protein. My teeth are groos and my bf is always calling me on my breath. I just brushed and my mouth feels clammy and i know my breath is bad. It is all the protein. So it probably is ketosis.