Foods that can alter dental pigmentation include beets, soy sauce, ketchup, blueberries, açaí, sodas, tea, and wine
The color of teeth varies from person to person, but some external factors such as smoking, food and alcohol consumption can interfere with the appearance of your smile.
There are two types of foods that can stain your teeth: those with excessive pigmentation, such as coffee and grape juice, and acidic foods, such as citrus fruits and alcoholic beverages. This happens because the enamel of our teeth is porous, it works like a sponge for stains.
Foods that can alter dental pigmentation include beets, soy sauce, ketchup, blueberries, açaí, sodas, tea, and red wine. Acidic foods, in turn, damage enamel and promote stains.
For those who have had a porcelain restoration (veneers, crowns, prostheses) there are no contraindications, as the porcelain does not change colour. For those who have bleached or done any work that contains acrylic or resin, the ideal is to avoid eating these foods to avoid stains.
The important thing is to know that you don’t have to eliminate these foods altogether, but eat them in moderation. To prevent spots, it is recommended that you rinse your mouth with water every time you consume pigmented foods or drinks. Oral hygiene and visits to the dentist are still the best weapons to guarantee white, strong and healthy teeth.
Foods that stain teeth and should be avoided
coffee and tea
Red wine (stain teeth) and white wine (acidity eats away tooth enamel)
Soy sauce (shoyu)
Acai
Beet
Ketchup
Blueberries (blueberry)
Source: Terra
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