Some of the big culprits to avoid are sugary sweets that stick to your teeth and lead to decay, as well as intensely coloured foods and drinks that can stain teeth. Highly acidic foods and drinks can also lead to tooth enamel corrosion, which will lead to stains, cavities and other oral health issues.
The worst offenders are a combination of all of the above!
Here are some foods to avoid:
Jam-packed with chromogens and tannins, wine is known for its high acidity and penchant for staining teeth. Combine the acidity with the deep red colour of your favourite merlot and you’ve got trouble!
These caffeine favourites are notorious teeth strainers due to their acidity and colour. Many studies have shown that tea is even worse than coffee!
Sugary, acidic and bubbly, cola is widely likened to battery acid in terms of its effect on teeth.
From chewing gum to hard candies and popsicles, sweets can corrode teeth and their aggressive colouring can leave them tie died like a Grateful Dead t-shirt from the ’60s.
The deep colours of sauces like soy and tomato sauce can deeply stain teeth. Think of this rule: If it will stain your carpet, it will stain your teeth.
Colourful, acidic and packed with sugar, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and cranberries can all corrode tooth enamel and stain teeth with their deep dark colours.
An essential in Indian cuisine, curry is pungent, spicy and delicious. It’s also capable of staining teeth. Turmeric, a curry staple, has been used for generations as a dying agent for clothing, so it comes as no surprise that it can do the same to your teeth!
Antibacterial mouthwashes containing cetylpyridinium or chlorhexidine chloride can leave teeth brown and discoloured. If you’re unsure of what to look for, ask our team for suggestions.
We hope that this list will help keep your chompers white and sparkly! If you think they need a little work, consider our at home teeth whitening services which can help restore their original colour and brightness.
We hope this guide helps you make informed choices to maintain a bright and healthy smile. If you need a little extra help, our at-home teeth whitening services are here to restore your teeth's natural brilliance. Keep smiling!
