You
must avoid these food and drink that may stain your teeth.
There’s no doubt we live in an age where it’s easier than ever to have those
super white teeth you always dreamed of, but avoiding teeth whiteners is
probably better for the health of your teeth in the long run. Whether you are
trying to keep your newly-whitened teeth looking great or are attempting to
avoid having to subject your teeth to harsh whitening treatments in the first
place, know the kinds of foods and drinks that contribute to the
yellowing of your teeth can certainly help.
BLACK
TEA
Many
folks love tea and it does have many health benefits, but unfortunately black
tea contains tannin's, which give tea that reddish color it is famous for. Tannin's also have a tendency to stain teeth, so green tea might be a better
choice, and it’s said to be even healthier than black tea.
SOFT
DRINK
Also
known as soda or tonic depending on where you come from, but regardless of what
you call it, these drinks literally have no redeeming value beyond their sweet
taste. In addition to all the other terrible things these drinks due to your
health, they are also loaded with artificial colors, which can also do a number
on your smile. We won’t even talk about all that sugar that can promote tooth
decay and leave you with no teeth at all of you don’t practice good dental
hygiene.
BEETS
We
hate the idea of suggesting that people give up on eating something as healthy
as beets, but since they do have such a strong tendency to color things they
come into contact with, you may want to consider bulking up on other veggies if
you are beet lover who wants to protect their pearly whites.
Learn more About 8 Foods and Drinks That Stain Your Teeth.
BLACK
COFFEE
This
is one that may be tough for those people that absolutely depend on that cup of
joe in the morning to help them start their day. It’s probably not the absolute
worst thing for your teeth and adding milk or cream may help reduce the chances
of staining your teeth. This is a case where moderation may be the key to
avoiding trouble. While one cup of coffee to get you started in the morning may
not be much of a problem for your smile, downing four or five cups a day could
result in stains that end up being quite noticeable after a few years.
SWEETS
In
addition to the obvious hazards to your teeth that sugar-laden candy
represents, all those bright colors that make so many sweets look so appealing
can also stain your teeth. Granted, you’d probably have to be an award-winning
junk food junkie to consume enough candy to stain your teeth, but considering
how bad all that sugar is for your health in general, it’s a much better idea
to make candy an occasional treat that you enjoy once in a while instead of
something you indulge in regularly.
FRUITS
JUICE
While
fruit juices are a much better alternative to soft drinks (especially if they
are 100 percent juice), they are not quite as healthy as some would have you
believe. Most fruit juices – even if they contain all-natural ingredients –
have a pretty significant amount of sugar in them. A further threat to your
choppers is the color that many juices contain, whether it’s natural or
artificial.
SOY
SAUCE.
For
many people there’s no more satisfying meal to enjoy on a Friday night after a
long week at work than a Chinese food. Soy sauce is one ingredient that shows
up fairly frequently in Chinese food that has the ability to stain your teeth.
Fortunately, the heavily-Americanized Chinese food most of us enjoy is probably
more of an occasional treat and not something that’s enjoyed every night of the
week.
SPORTS
DRINKS
The
manufacturers of these drinks would have you believe that you’d never be able
to complete a marathon or even a company softball game without plenty of their
product on hand to keep you going. The truth of the matter is that you are
probably much better off with plain water instead of all the artificial
ingredients that are in many sport drinks. In addition to that, many of them
are pretty acidic, which can erode tooth enamel and make your choppers more
susceptible to staining.
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