Of course, we all know some things can really stain our teeth - like red wine, coffee, and carbonated drinks - but what if we told you there are certain fruits, vegetables, and even drinks that can help you achieve whiter teeth?
Apples, cauliflower, celery, and carrots are “nature’s toothbrushes” - these work like an abrasive scrub to help whiten teeth. They also stimulate the production of saliva, which helps prevent plaque from forming. Since stains stick to plaque, the saliva helps prevent staining altogether.
Eating juicy citrus fruits increases the production of saliva, washing away foods that stain. Oranges and pineapples are naturally acidic, which may help whiten the surfaces of the teeth. The acid of these fruits contain enzymes, which kill bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath.
Strawberries contain malic acid that whitens teeth, munching on these throughout the week can help naturally brighten the appearance of your teeth.
Dairy products - yogurt, milk, and hard cheeses - contain lactic acid, which may help protect the teeth against decay. Dairy contains helps of calcium, helping to guard and strengthen the bone that holds teeth in place. Chewing on hard cheese creates saliva, helping remove food particles that would otherwise stain teeth. Yogurt - researchers argue - helps bind to teeth and prevent harmful acids from attacking the teeth and causing cavities.
Prevention is always better than the cure so to be sure to avoid eating and drinking too many teeth-staining products, such as coffee, tea, blueberries, red wine, soy sauce, fizzy drinks, and tobacco.
It only takes around seven minutes for destruction to start and for damage to be caused to your teeth. Rinse with plain water for several seconds and brush your teeth (if possible) soon afterwards (but not directly after as this can cause more damage than good). If water isn’t available, chew sugarless gum to remove stain-causing particles.
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