What foods and drinks stain the teeth?

Why determined food or drink have the ability to indelibly stain our teeth?

There are particular chemical compounds called chromogens that give certain foods and drinks their strong color; other foods, however, contain compounds called tannins: it is precisely the Chromogens and tannins the culprits of stains on teeth!

What are the elements and drinks most likely to stain teeth?

☕️ Tea and coffee: both contain tannins
🍷 Red wine: is one of the most common causes of stains on teeth!
🥤 Cola: because of its dark coloring and the acids it contains.
🍇 Dark-colored fruit juices: e.g. of blueberry or grape
🥫 Tomato-based sauces: the pigment that gives tomatoes their deep red color is capable of staining teeth
🍛 Curry: its bright yellow color is due to turmeric, and teeth may be stained the same shade of yellow
🥢 Balsamic vinegar and soy sauce: their dark pigmentation can remain on the teeth

What to do about avoid / prevent stains on teeth?

✅ Limiting consumption Of very colorful food and drink
✅ Rinse the mouth with water After ingesting the foods/drinks most at risk
✅ About 20 minutes after each meal Brush teeth for at least 2 minutes
✅ Go periodically to the professional oral hygiene sessions at the dentist

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].