10 Popular Summer Foods That Are Staining Your Teeth
11 Jul, 2018- Barbecue sauce – the best practice is to rinse your mouth with water immediately after eating BBQ. Wait 30 minutes before brushing, or you’ll just rub the stains into your teeth.
- Iced Tea – Opt for green or white tea over darker varieties.
- Pickles – pickles are loaded with acidic vinegar which makes your teeth vulnerable to staining.
- Sangria – Eating cheese with wine can help prevent your teeth from absorbing wine stains.
- Soda – Sip these drinks through a straw to limit their contact with your teeth, or better yet, just avoid them altogether!
- Lemonade – Lemonade erodes tooth enamel which can lead to yellow teeth.
- Balsamic Vinegar – Vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower can counteract the staining effects of vinegar.
- Blueberries – They’re good for you, but they will stain your teeth, so chase them down with a glass of water
- Beer – Dark-colored beers are more likely to stain your teeth than light-colored beers.
- Popsicles – Look for healthier frozen treats that don’t contain artificial colors and added sugar.