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10 Things You Eat That Destroys Your Teeth And How To Deal With Them by ibrams(m): 7:52pm On Oct 16, 2015
colored food and drinks would have little or no effect on discoloring your teeth, think again! The experts tell us that if any fruit or drink can stain a white T-shirt, then it can be just as disastrous for your white teeth.
Any acidic food or drink is likely to cause your teeth’s enamel to wear away. The enamel is the gleaming-white coating on your teeth that keeps them shining, until you get old and/or consume too many colorful foods and drinks.
The next layer is called dentin, and that is always a shade less white. The secret is to avoid these acidic substances. If you do eat or drink them, rinse your mouth with water afterwards. This will limit the damage, somewhat.
Here are 10 foods and drinks to avoid and six ways to limit the damage and help you keep your teeth gleaming white.
1. Red or white wine
Not just red wine as you would expect, but also white wine is not ideal for keeping those teeth white. The reason is that they both contain tannins, which are really yellow and brown polyphenols and can leave a dirty footprint on your teeth.
2. Coffee
You cannot get a darker liquid than this, so the effect on your white teeth is less than great. One solution is to use more milk in it if that does not spoil the taste.
3. Teas
Strong black teas may be just as stimulating as a cup of coffee but they also have the same disastrous effect on the color of your teeth. Experts say that opting for herbal and lighter-colored teas may help.
4. Balsamic vinegar
Dark,sumptuous and great for staining teeth. The good news is that if you use it on salads or spinach, these tend to lessen the drastic effects.
5. Curry
Wonderful taste! But the colors of curry will leave your teeth a bolder shade of yellow if you indulge in these exotic spices all the time. Spinach will protect the enamel of the teeth so an Indian dahl with spinach may be perfectly justified.
6. Tomato sauce
Who can resist tomatoes in pasta sauces and other dishes? Well, if you cannot, your teeth may begin to appear darker. It is not just the color of tomatoes but also the fact that they are highly acidic.
7. Berries
Raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries are full of healthy vitamins andother life-enhancing nutrients. The only problem is that they are highly colored and will leave their mark as they tend to stick to your tooth enamel.
8. Colas and sodas
The problem with these is their dark color, but there is additional trap. If they are very cold, teeth will tend to contract and that makes them more porous so they will absorb more color. The same goes for very hot liquids like coffee and tea.
9. Soy sauce
You may have to limit your intake of soy sauce if you want to keep your teeth sparkling white and worthy of a dentist’s testimonial. Most commercially available soy sauces do not use fermented soy as that takes too long to make. They go for a faster, cheaper option which uses soy proteins with hydrochloric acid. This type of chemical soy sauce is not great for white teeth.
10. Beets
Beets have a lot going for them. They are full of great vitamins and minerals. The only problem is their dark-red color which will definitely stain your teeth. Rinsing with water or brushing your teeth afterwards may help to limit the damage.
Re: 10 Things You Eat That Destroys Your Teeth And How To Deal With Them by pet4ril(f): 7:57pm On Oct 16, 2015
Then wetin person want come eat now angry
Re: 10 Things You Eat That Destroys Your Teeth And How To Deal With Them by ibrams(m): 8:01pm On Oct 16, 2015
garri and sugar.... grin
Re: 10 Things You Eat That Destroys Your Teeth And How To Deal With Them by allytinted: 8:02pm On Oct 16, 2015
wa av year....tank u
Re: 10 Things You Eat That Destroys Your Teeth And How To Deal With Them by Nobody: 8:03pm On Oct 16, 2015
you said any fruit??
fruit is one of the best remedy of periodontal diseases and i can assure you, if you take all this 10 food items and take good care of your teeth adequately by brushing twice daily, noting whill happen to your teeth!!!
quote me anywhere
Re: 10 Things You Eat That Destroys Your Teeth And How To Deal With Them by kelvyn7: 8:06pm On Oct 16, 2015
oya OP suggest watin I go chop because na all the things I dey chop u write so cheesy
Re: 10 Things You Eat That Destroys Your Teeth And How To Deal With Them by ibrams(m): 8:41pm On Oct 16, 2015
kelvyn7:
oya OP suggest watin I go chop because na all the things I dey chop u write so cheesy
they didn't say u shouldn't eat them, they all have remedies and you should rinse your mouth with water afterwards this will limit the damage....... fasting is allowed

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