Foods That Stain Your Smile

Unfortunately, your teeth are not stain-proof. Even those with the best oral care routines and dental habits cannot always avoid stain-teeth whiteningcausing elements in their diets or their teeth’s enamel becoming thinner as they age, allowing the yellow dentin layer to show through. Luckily, teeth whitening coupled with avoiding known stain-causers can keep your teeth white and bright for years to come. Learn more about which foods may stain your smile with Dr. Joseph DuRoss in Long Beach, CA.

Foods That Stain Your Smile

  • Coffee: Coffee’s dark color is well-known for causing teeth staining. Try drinking your morning cup of joe all at once rather than sipping it throughout the day. Additionally, try consuming your coffee before you brush your teeth during your morning routine.
  • Tobacco Use: Tobacco use is notoriously bad for your overall health. However, the smoke from cigarettes or dark color of chewing tobacco can quickly take a toll on the color of your smile. Quitting smoking now can help you improve your general health, decrease your risk of cancer and keep your teeth white.
  • Berries: Darkly-pigmented berries like blackberries or blueberries can cause staining on your teeth. Consider what happens when berry juice falls onto your clothing. Stains which are very hard to get out of clothing are often also very hard to get out of your teeth.
  • Curry: Curry is a spice used in many foods which has a strong, vibrant natural color. However, this color can cause your teeth to become yellowed.
  • Soda: Soda, especially darkly-colored sodas like cola, can cause a double whammy of damage to your teeth. The color of the soda stains the teeth while the acids and sugars in the soda cause tooth decay.
  • Sweets: While sugary sweet foods may not actually stain your teeth, they can break down the enamel and feed bacteria on the teeth which eventually turn into tooth decay. Decay causes brown spots called cavities and can lead to gum disease and even tooth loss.

Teeth Whitening in Long Beach, CA
Luckily, your dentist can help you keep your teeth white and reverse any stain-related damage which has already been done with a professional teeth whitening session. To learn more about teeth whitening and what it can do for your smile, please contact Dr. DuRoss at his practice in Long Beach, CA. Call (562) 424-8537 to schedule your appointment for a teeth whitening session today!

North Virginia Rd Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA Dentist
Joseph DuRoss, DDS
3903 N Virginia Rd
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 424-8537

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