How to save teeth from stains for coffee lovers: life hacks from American dentists

What should coffee and red wine lovers do to protect their teeth?

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1. Many people cannot imagine a morning without a cup of coffee or a gala dinner without a glass of red wine. However, these drinks, in addition to aesthetic pleasure, harm the teeth. American dentists Angela Abernathy and Daniel Adelpour told what products leave stains on the teeth, and what to do to minimize the negative consequences, reports Inverse.

2. What foods stain teeth?

In fact, not only coffee or red wine stains the teeth, but also other products. However, there are a number of products that simply "specialize" in this, says Angela Abernathy.

3. According to the American dentist, tea, coffee, red wine, curry, turmeric, betel nuts, tobacco products, and others leave more stains on the teeth. Abernathy says that "if this (product - ed. note) can stain a white T-shirt, then it can stain your teeth."

Moreover, the dentist urges not to be mistaken about black and green teas: they leave stains no less than coffee. This is due to tannic acid, which is contained in tea.

4. Types of stains on teeth

According to US dentist Daniel Adelpour, there are two types of stains: external and internal.

External appear as a result of eating food or drinks of a dark color, as well as foods that contain tannins. External stains affect the enamel.

Internal stains appear due to medications, aging, and dental history. The tooth can darken due to improper formation and old fillings. Internal stains affect the dentin, the inner layer of the tooth.

5. How to avoid stains on teeth?

• Dentists also gave advice on how to avoid stains on the teeth.
• The best, but practically unrealistic, way is to limit or eliminate foods that stain your teeth.
• Brush your teeth regularly and use dental floss.
• Rinse your mouth with clean water after eating foods that stain your teeth.
• Visit the dentist regularly for teeth cleaning.
• Use a drinking straw to limit liquid contact with teeth.
• Avoid harsh toothpaste that "whiten" your teeth, especially those containing charcoal, because they can wear down the enamel.