"My teen daughter is doing well. In terms of appearance, she cares about her hair and does her makeup for school maybe once a week; the rest of the time, she goes in a mess, like most of her friends. We are intentional about avoiding weight talk at home, so she eats healthily and seems to have a good balance around body image. My issue is that, ever since she got her first permanent teeth, they have grown in with a distinct yellow tinge."
"-Keeping My Mouth Shut I think you should continue to keep quiet because your daughter doesn't seem to have a complex about her teeth yet. You said that the coloring is only slight and that the dentist says that she has healthy dental hygiene. So, it sounds like it won't be a big thing for her unless you make it that way."
A teen's permanent teeth developed a slight yellow tinge despite healthy dental hygiene and orthodontic treatment. The dentist indicated that such discoloration can occur naturally and is not necessarily caused by poor hygiene. The teen chooses whitening toothpaste occasionally but does not focus on whitening beyond that. A parent is worried that raising the issue could create a body-image complex similar to lifelong weight concerns. Quiet acceptance is suggested when the teen shows no distress, while monitoring and consulting a dentist later remain viable options if the teen becomes concerned or requests treatment.
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