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Here are 10 foods and drinks that can discolour your teeth and six ways to limit the damage and help you keep your teeth sparkling white.
1. Red or white wine
Red wine as well as white wine are good teeth discolourants. The reason is that they both contain tannins, which are really yellow and brown polyphenols and can leave a dirty footprint on your teeth.
2. Coffee
This is not surprising because coffee is one of the darkest liquid on earth and it darkens the teeth just as much. One solution is to use more milk in it if that does not spoil the taste.
3. Teas
Strong black teas may be just as stimulating as a cup of coffee but they also have the same disastrous effect on the color of your teeth. Experts say that opting for herbal and lighter-colored teas may help.
4. Balsamic vinegar
Dark,sumptuous and great for staining teeth. You can lessen its darkening effect by using it on salads.
5. Curry
Eating a lot of curry leaves your teeth with a darker shade of yellow.
6. Tomato sauce
The red colour of tomato sauce and its acidic nature also has a negative impact on the colour of the teeth.
7. Berries
Raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries are full of healthy vitamins and other life-enhancing nutrients. The only problem is that they are highly colored and will leave their mark as they tend to stick to your tooth enamel.
8. Soy sauce
Soy sauce is another ingredient in almost our daily meals which has a dark colouring effect on the teeth
9. Beets
They are full of great vitamins and minerals. The only problem is their dark-red color which will definitely stain your teeth. Rinsing with water or brushing your teeth afterwards may help to limit the damage.
Below are 6 ways to whiten and retain the white colour of your teeth.
1. Don’t brush your teeth immediately after food
This is because those acidic and colourful foods mentioned above make your enamel softer and more fragile so brushing immediately will further worsen the condition. it is recommended to wait for 30 minutes before brushing your teeth.
2. Don’t forget your tongue
Your tongue accumulates a lot of waste matter usually whitish which, if left there, will continue to discolor your teeth. If you want whiter teeth, it is better to brush your tongue on a regular basis so that you are removing this toxic dump!
3. Brush with Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide
Wet your toothbrush with Hydrogen peroxide and dip it into a plate containing Baking soda then brush. You will notice your teeth becoming whiter with regular use but don’t overuse as this could make your teeth sensitive.
4. Eat an apple
Apple is a good teeth whitener so use them as desert after eating those heavily coloured foods.
5. Drink water after eating citrus fruits
When you eat oranges or other citrus fruits, try to rinse your mouth with water immediately afterwards as this will rinse away all that acid.
6. Schedule an appointment with your Dentist
Whether you opt for getting your teeth whitened by a professional or not, a visit to the dental hygienist or dentist just for teeth cleaning is a great way to keep those teeth sparkling white. Removing plaque and giving teeth a thorough cleaning every six months will help you keep that great smile impeccable!
Have you any tips to pass on which are useful in keeping teeth sparkling white? Let us know in the comments below.
