Toni
I want to dye my hair red. And I don't know if that's what makes their teeth look so awful or not or if their teeth are truly yellow?
Answer
So you noticed, this too. Not many people notice. There IS a scientific reason:
Embryonically, there are 3 germ layers: ectoderm, mesdoerm, and endoderm. (You can google them if you want). The tooth enamel (the outermost part) and the skin both derive from the ectoderm.
Have you ever noticed that natural redheads usually have a very fair, translucent skin? In general, their skin is thinner than that of people with other hair colors. And having been derived from the ectoderm, their tooth enamel is thinner, as well.
So the effect you see, due to the thinner enamel, is more of the underlying tooth surface (dentin) showing through the enamel. And the dentin is normally a yellowish or grayish color. As a result, the redhead's teeth will appear to be less white, because more dentin is apparent.
Because this is all happening as the embryo is forming, it's nothing you have to worry about, if you wish to color your hair - it's not going to change your tooth enamel.
So you can feel safe in coloring your hair red - it won't make your teeth look yellow!
So you noticed, this too. Not many people notice. There IS a scientific reason:
Embryonically, there are 3 germ layers: ectoderm, mesdoerm, and endoderm. (You can google them if you want). The tooth enamel (the outermost part) and the skin both derive from the ectoderm.
Have you ever noticed that natural redheads usually have a very fair, translucent skin? In general, their skin is thinner than that of people with other hair colors. And having been derived from the ectoderm, their tooth enamel is thinner, as well.
So the effect you see, due to the thinner enamel, is more of the underlying tooth surface (dentin) showing through the enamel. And the dentin is normally a yellowish or grayish color. As a result, the redhead's teeth will appear to be less white, because more dentin is apparent.
Because this is all happening as the embryo is forming, it's nothing you have to worry about, if you wish to color your hair - it's not going to change your tooth enamel.
So you can feel safe in coloring your hair red - it won't make your teeth look yellow!
How to: Healthy hair & Teeth?
Peace Love
Ok, so I'm worried about my hair and teeth not looking nice or healthy, so, let me explain...
First- teeth, whenever I go to the dentist I get told I eat too many sweets (I can't help it- I'm a sweetooth), and I'm scared incase my teeth fall out or begin to turn yellow. My gums are slighty red- I brush my teeth once or twice a day- I use an Oral B- triumph brush. Is there anyway to make my teeth healthy/healthy looking?
Second- Hair
My hair is so damaged as I use heat on it almost everyday- I have bad splitends and my hair doesn't have a shine to it anymore. Is there any products to make my hair healthier? I have thick hair so thinning isn't the problem- I was thinking of using olive oil- I heard its a great deep conditioner also, my hair isn't tangly so again, that isn't the problem. Any suggestions? AND NOTHING STUPID LIKE ''Don't use heat'' bla bla, My hair is thick so it flicks up at the ends... I have to use heat or it looks horrible- also I use a protection.
SO basically..
Hints for healthy teeth and gums?
Hints for healthy hair?
Product suggestions for hair?
MUCH APPRECIATED,
Emilyxxxx
Answer
Teeth: no matter how much you brush, or what brand toothbrush or toothpaste, FLOSSING will improve your gum & make your teeth healthier. Use Ultra Sonic toothbrush also, for best coverage.
Brush for 5 mins. if using hand brush.
http://www.sonicare.com/professional/dp/DP/Default.aspx
Hair: Even healthy hair like mine get split ends, due to normal hair brushing & styling. Hair protectant doesn't protect hair 100%. Like sunscreen, you still get sunburned. Same with hair, as you've already experienced. Spend 5-10 mins. trimming your hair strand per strand, section by section when the sun is shinning so you'll understand how the hair is split in several places, and not always at the end, even somewhere in the middle. Do it yourself trim, is the best. Use a 2" folding shears for trimming. Allowing healthier hair to take over. Then 2x a year, get a good trim.
YOU DON'T have to use heat to get healthy, shiny, soft, silky hair. Using protection doesn't protect hair 100%. Like sunscreen you still get sunburned. Same with hair. You don't need products other than shampoo & conditioner. I'm guessing your hair is curly, reason why you straighten it, set them in plastic curlers, and blow dry, then take them out & finger comb. Many people have your type of hair, but they are healthy, shiny, soft, & sexy!
The rest you get from your good genes, and from all the healthy foods you eat from Mother Nature. I love sweets too, but I eat 3-5 servings for fresh fruits & vegetables, that should take care of 80% of your hair care right there!
Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" - the website had moved, type it in. Two others also:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/featureâ¦
http://www.menshealth.com/spotlight/hairâ¦
YW.
Teeth: no matter how much you brush, or what brand toothbrush or toothpaste, FLOSSING will improve your gum & make your teeth healthier. Use Ultra Sonic toothbrush also, for best coverage.
Brush for 5 mins. if using hand brush.
http://www.sonicare.com/professional/dp/DP/Default.aspx
Hair: Even healthy hair like mine get split ends, due to normal hair brushing & styling. Hair protectant doesn't protect hair 100%. Like sunscreen, you still get sunburned. Same with hair, as you've already experienced. Spend 5-10 mins. trimming your hair strand per strand, section by section when the sun is shinning so you'll understand how the hair is split in several places, and not always at the end, even somewhere in the middle. Do it yourself trim, is the best. Use a 2" folding shears for trimming. Allowing healthier hair to take over. Then 2x a year, get a good trim.
YOU DON'T have to use heat to get healthy, shiny, soft, silky hair. Using protection doesn't protect hair 100%. Like sunscreen you still get sunburned. Same with hair. You don't need products other than shampoo & conditioner. I'm guessing your hair is curly, reason why you straighten it, set them in plastic curlers, and blow dry, then take them out & finger comb. Many people have your type of hair, but they are healthy, shiny, soft, & sexy!
The rest you get from your good genes, and from all the healthy foods you eat from Mother Nature. I love sweets too, but I eat 3-5 servings for fresh fruits & vegetables, that should take care of 80% of your hair care right there!
Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" - the website had moved, type it in. Two others also:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/featureâ¦
http://www.menshealth.com/spotlight/hairâ¦
YW.
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