What Foods and Beverages Can Stain My Teeth?

Are your teeth more stained that you would like them to be?

Do you want whiter teeth?

If you do, there are many foods that you should avoid in order to maintain a bright white smile. The reason for this is that the microscopic ridges on all your teeth can trap particles of food and drink on your teeth and cause discoloration.

Discoloration is not only caused by food colorings and pigments in your food but also the acidity level in things like tomatoes, coffees, and teas. The reason for this is due to the fact that the acid in foods will eat away at your tooth enamel. After enough of your tooth enamel has been eliminated it will expose dentin. Exposed dentin then causes your teeth to look discolored.

However, food coloring is the greatest culprit of teeth discoloration due to food. Any foods that have a lot of food coloring are not good for your teeth. These foods include jell-o, popsicles, and fruit juices. A good rule to remember is that if it would stain your carpet it will probably stain your teeth.

How you can whiten your teeth you may ask?

The best solution to whiten your teeth is to receive professional treatment from Dr. Faist. However, you can try some take home products. This being said, take home products can only lighten your teeth by up to one shade due to a lack of peroxide, a bleaching agent. In contrast, a professional whitening system from Dr. Faist can lighten your teeth by three to eight shades.

If you have any questions or would like to contact Dr. Faist about your options please contact our office in Beachwood, OH at 216-464-2448.