Drinks You May Think Don’t Stain Your Teeth but Still Do

Many people are already aware that dark colored drinks like coffee, tea, and soda can stain your teeth. This is because our teeth are porous, and over time, dark colors will settle into them. Whether it’s the artificial colors in soda or the tannins in tea and coffee, they will all stain your teeth. Some people may choose to drink clear or lightly colored liquids to prevent their teeth from staining. However, some of these liquids still have the possibility of staining your teeth.

Three Drinks to Avoid

Many people will choose a clear soda over a dark colored one because they believe it won’t stain their teeth. Unfortunately, clear sodas still have the potential to stain your teeth. Clear soda, like normal soda, is still carbonated. Carbonation in soda will erode the enamel of your teeth over time. Our teeth’s enamel protects the softer dentin of the tooth. While enamel is porous, dentin is more so. Dentin is easily stainable by more substances than enamel, and it’s very hard to whiten.

Another drink that can cause your teeth to change from a beautiful white to a dull yellow is juice. Many people think that drinks like apple or orange juice are good for them, but they can damage your teeth. Like soda, juices are often highly acidic and wear away at the enamel. If you’ve got a craving for fruit, you’re better off choosing the actual fruit rather than juice.

The final drink that stains teeth that may surprise you is white wine. While white wine isn’t as harmful to your teeth as red wine, it still has many of the tannins in red wine that cause staining. While it’s not as dangerous to drink white wine, we recommend drinking it in moderation to avoid staining. If you’re interested in teeth whitening, please give us a call. We can help you bring back your teeth’s natural glow.