What foods and drinks stain the teeth?

14 Jun 2022 | Curiosities

Why determined food or drink have the ability to indelibly stain our teeth?

There are particular chemical compounds called chromogens that give certain foods and drinks their strong color; other foods, however, contain compounds called tannins: it is precisely the Chromogens and tannins the culprits of stains on teeth!

What are the elements and drinks most likely to stain teeth?

☕️ Tea and coffee: both contain tannins
🍷 Red wine: is one of the most common causes of stains on teeth!
🥤 Cola: because of its dark coloring and the acids it contains.
🍇 Dark-colored fruit juices: e.g. of blueberry or grape
🥫 Tomato-based sauces: the pigment that gives tomatoes their deep red color is capable of staining teeth
🍛 Curry: its bright yellow color is due to turmeric, and teeth may be stained the same shade of yellow
🥢 Balsamic vinegar and soy sauce: their dark pigmentation can remain on the teeth

What to do about avoid / prevent stains on teeth?

Limiting consumption Of very colorful food and drink
Rinse the mouth with water After ingesting the foods/drinks most at risk
✅ About 20 minutes after each meal Brush teeth for at least 2 minutes
✅ Go periodically to the professional oral hygiene sessions at the dentist

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].

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