What foods stain teeth? List of most common foods

Nowadays we are very concerned about dental aesthetics and a beautiful smile will significantly improve our image. In this article we will draw up a list of the most common foods that cause stains on teeth.

Although we know that several of them are foods of daily consumption, it is important to take into account that we should brush our teeth three times a day (if we cannot reduce or avoid it), and visit the dentist for a dental cleaning twice a year, in this way we will be able to reduce the appearance of stains.

Foods that stain teeth

Without further ado, let’s get to know the foods that cause stains to appear on tooth enamel. The most incredible thing is that these foods are found in most of our homes:

• Wine
• Coffee
• Coca-Cola or any cola
• Tea
• Sauces

Let’s take a look at why these foods stain teeth, remember to eat them in moderation and brush your teeth three times a day to prevent them from affecting your dental health and aesthetics.

• Dental cleaning
• Dental Whitening

Wine

Wine is, without a doubt, one of the main enemies of dental aesthetics, especially red wine. To understand the relationship between wine and dental stains, we must consider that we are dealing with a product that has a high degree of acidity as well as tannins and chromogens that cause dental stains.

Thus, a person who drinks wine on a regular basis and does not take care of his or her dental health will notice how the natural white of his or her teeth will gradually fade.

Coffee

Coffee is another of the enemies of dental aesthetics. It is a very common drink in today’s society and the reason why it stains teeth is because it contains chromogens among its components.

This is why regular consumption will lead to a darkening of the tooth enamel, affecting the patient’s dental aesthetics.

Coca-Cola or any cola

The consumption of sugary and energetic soft drinks has increased considerably in recent years. This is one of the main enemies for our mouths as they not only cause stains on teeth, due to their high level of acidity, but will also increase the chances of developing cavities as they are products with a high sugar content.

Therefore, it is recommended to reduce the consumption of these drinks and it is also advisable to brush our teeth after drinking these products (thus avoiding the action of acid and sugar in our mouth).

Tea

We continue with this particular list of foods that have the ability to stain teeth by talking about tea, especially the black tea variety. It is a product that contains tannins among its components and causes our teeth to yellow over time.

Tobacco

Smoking is another of the main enemies of oral health. Smoking not only affects the patient’s dental aesthetics, who will notice how the enamel is yellowing, but is also directly related to the appearance of periodontal diseases.

Chlorhexidine rinses

Mouthwashes and mouthwashes are a recommended solution for dental hygiene. However, it is necessary to know that those varieties that contain chlorhexidine in their components can cause the appearance of dental stains, so we should moderate their use.

Finally, we cannot end this list without mentioning other foods such as vinegar, sweets or brightly coloured fruits and vegetables such as cherries, blackberries or beetroot.+

Fruits and vegetables that help dental health

After getting to know the foods that damage the aesthetics of our mouth, it is necessary to talk about other foods that, on the contrary, help us to preserve the natural whiteness of our teeth. One of the best examples is the apple, which stands out for its strong, fibrous texture that helps to clean the teeth when chewing this fruit.

In addition, it favours the secretion of saliva and thus prevents tooth decay and the appearance of dental stains. Other recommended fruits and vegetables are carrots, celery, cauliflower and green beans .

Finally, we cannot finish this article without talking about the advantages of dairy products, such as cheese or yoghurt. We are talking about foods with a high content of lactic acid and calcium, which will be of great help in improving the condition of our teeth.

This post is purely informational and does not replace a consultation with the dentist in any way. Contact the smile agents team to schedule an appointment with one of the dentists at Smilers Dental Clinic.