Foods That Stain Teeth

There's nothing like a beautiful, white smile. It's like a perfectly white, crisp blouse the flows in the wind while you dance in a meadow of sunflowers. Or is that just me? Anyway over time, the blouse can get dingy and more and more off-white, similar to teeth! That is, unless the blouse is taken care of, you know like bleaching, or prepping with stain removers before washing it. Similarly teeth need to be taken care of also. Of course the main rules to follow for a beautiful pair of pearly whites are to brush your teeth (at least twice a day) and floss right after. But all that hard work and continual habits of brushing can all go to waste with what you eat or drink! Crazy right? Here are a few things you need to minimize your intake of to keep those chompers white, bright, and shinin' in the light!!

1. Dark Drinks

Dark drinks like coffee, teas (green, black), and dark juices (pomegrante,cranberry, grape) are rich in deep colors that can sit on your teeth and stain them over time. If you must have your dark drinks at all times (I know there are coffee junkies reading this lol) have a glass of water afterwards and swish the water around in your mouth before you swallow to lift off some of those staining agents.

2. Scandolous Fruits

Dark Fruits like blueberries, dark grapes, pomeganates, cherries, and others that are rich in color can cause stains aswell. These fruits are amazing for you! (That is if your not allergic to them). So, don't completely omit them from your diet, instead use the water trick or eat a piece of cheese before to put a protective coating over your teeth.

3. Sweet Treats

Coloring agents and dyes are sometimes used in deliectable treats like popsicles, candy and bubble gum that can eventually cause staining. A rule of thumb, if the treat stained your tounge, it mostly will stain your teeth. Therefore brush your teeth and especially scrub that tounge!

Sources Cited for this Information: Date Accesed 8 August 2013

WebMD: Foods and Habits that Stain Teeth
EverydayHealth: 12 Foods That Stain Teeth