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Stain and Anti-Stain

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There are foods that can stain your teeth in the long run. And others that can have the opposite effect.

Among the first, coffee is to blame together with tea, the most consumed drink on the planet. But also berries are potentially dangerous, full of chromogens, whether they're eaten whole, drunk as juice or processed as jelly and jam. Red wine contains tannins, notorious for tooth discoloration. Balsamic vinegar’s staining effect can be neutralised by the presence of lettuce, which will help clear the vinegar off your teeth.

Dark-coloured sodas contain chromogens. And all soda is acidic, which means even light-coloured sodas can erode enamel and stain teeth. The deep pigments in curries, tomato sauce and even soy sauce can yellow teeth.

But remember, prevention is simple: Drinking water or brushing your teeth after you eat can cut down on stains.

Foods that help whiten teeth are milk and hard cheese. They encourage saliva production, which neutralises acid in your mouth, washes away stray food particles and helps prevent staining. Also, the calcium and other nutrients protect enamel from eroding.

Apples contain a substance called malic acid, responsible for the tart flavour. It increases saliva production, while the fruit's crunchy texture scrubs off leftover food particles.

Pineapple is a natural teeth-whitener. Many teeth-whitening products contain an ingredient called bromelain, which is an enzyme found naturally in pineapple.

Cauliflower and broccoli, cruciferous vegetables, require a lot of chewing and increases saliva production, remove plaque and keeps teeth looking whiter.

Celery, crunchy and fibrous as it is, cleans your teeth while you munch. Plus, celery is especially beneficial for healthy gums.

Strawberries, like apples, contain malic acid and are highly fibrous, so they clean your teeth as you nibble. They can even be considered a natural teeth whitener. Mash up strawberries, rub them over your teeth, let them sit for five minutes and then rinse and brush as usual.

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Date: 25 August 2017
Credits Publisher: Spiritual News

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