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Many of us want to achieve a celebrity’s
sparkling whiter teeth. I am really one of them and because of my desire to
have whiter mouth gems; I undergo teeth
whitening in Makati.
Minutes passed by and the process is a
success. I’m really happy about the results. I thought that the treatment is
already done, and to my surprise, my dentist
in Makati requested me to stay for couple of minutes as he has something to
teach me about teeth whitening.
The mini lecture kicks and my dentist start
elaborating foods that stains teeth which may lead to discoloring. Below I list
the foods that may stain our little gems.
Tea
Tea is a healthy drink but may not be
the best choice for keeping your teeth white. He said that brew can cause more
stains than coffee. Herbal and white teas can wear away the outer covering of
the teeth called enamel and cause stains too.
Sauces
They may be tasty but deeply colored
sauces also cause stains. Switch to light colored or creamy sauces and brush
and rinse after eating
Sports Drinks
Acidic foods and drinks can also affect
the teeth. Sports or energy drink can erode enamel, setting the stage for
stains. Drinking water during workouts or activities is a better choice.
Wine
If a food and drink can stain a
tablecloth, it can stain teeth too. It’s no surprise that red wine will
discolor teeth. But white wine, which has even more acid, also can.
Berries
Blueberries, blackberries, cherries and
other vibrant fruits can stain teeth as well as can juices and pies made from
them. These have acid that can hurt your enamel, so brush and floss after
eating them.
Carbonated Drinks
These drinks can lead to serious stains.
Plus, the chemicals that add flavor can also eat way your enamel.
Candy and Sweets
If you notice, your favorite sweet makes
your tongue change colors; it can also stain your teeth. The good news is that
unless you eat those goodies often, they probably won’t do much harm.
Upon hearing these things, I am really
overwhelmed and I asked my dentist if I should I avoid taking in all of these?
Fortunately he said not really. Here are the tips he said to lessen the effect
of stain when eating these foods.
Lessen Stains: Cut Back
We do not want to cut all teeth-staining
food and drinks. Many of them are rich in anti-oxidants, so keep eating them,
but ease up a bit for other sources like cauliflower, apples, grape and melon.
Use a Straw
Sip stain-causing drinks like sodas,
juices and teas through a straw. This should keep the liquid away from your
teeth.
Swallow Swiftly
Don’t let stain-causing foods and drinks
linger in your mouth. Swallow them. When it comes to food, chew it well and don’t
gulp to make sure you don’t choke.
Rinse, Brush, After Eating
Swish your mouth with water right after
you eat or drink something that can stain. Wait an hour before you brush after
eating something with acid because any sooner could hurt the enamel on your
teeth. If you can get to your toothbrush, chew a piece of sugarless gum as soon
as you’ve eaten
Dentist said that I simply wash my mouth
after eating or drinking these foods if I can’t resist eating them. He also
said that teeth whitening don’t stop at the clinic. It is a continuous process,
watching our food and liquid intake as well as maintaining good dental hygiene.
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