When you need to get rid of the stains on your teeth, you can call our Auburn dental clinic for a whitening. But how can you keep your teeth from staining more in the future? Unfortunately, tooth-staining substances are all around us, so much so that you can’t reasonably expect to avoid them all. Common staining agents include the following:
- Tea. This is particularly true of common dark teas, but even herbal white tea has the potential to erode your enamel and leave its stain upon your teeth.
- Coffee. Tannins in the coffee build up on the enamel.
- Any kind of smoking or nicotine use. Nicotine causes the yellow teeth.
- Sodas, colored and flavored beverages. We’ve all seen the blue tongues.
- Berries. Not only can they stain your tongue, the strong pigmentation present in berries are also in jellies, jams, juices, and the dark wines that they go into.
- Colorful candies and other sweets.
Obviously, this list represents not only a lot of common indulgences for many people, but also many of the very healthiest substances you can eat. Therefore, instead of cutting these all out of your diet, consider some easy stain-fighting practices that can allow you to enjoy your favorites without tarnishing your smile. You can drink your more colorful drinks through a straw, not letting them linger among your teeth. Keep a glass of water handy as you enjoy staining foods to help you rinse away pigments before they can settle. And remember, when all else fails you can always count on our dentist at Auburn Avenue Dental!
