2023-06-08 06:01:48
Drinking coffee, tea or wine can discolour the teeth. The yellow deposit on the teeth is caused by tannins in the drinks. You can do something about it with a number of measures.
Already discolored teeth with 1 cup of coffee a day
In the case of coffee, the teeth can discolour even at 1 cup a day. With tea it goes more gradually, but in the long run tea also causes discolored teeth. The same goes for wine.
Cut down on
If you drink several cups of coffee and tea a day and also like a glass of red wine, it will of course help to cut down. This may not be the most desirable solution, so luckily there are other ways to combat discolored teeth. If you are a tea drinker, the type of tea can make all the difference. Green tea leaves less residue than black tea. You can also alternate these teas with ginger or mint tea. There are no tannins in ginger and mint.
To drink water
A good way to reduce the effect of the tannins on the teeth is to drink a glass of water after drinking coffee, tea or wine. That way you rinse the teeth and less deposits remain. The teeth therefore discolor less quickly.
Using a straw
Wine, tea or hot coffee is not a very attractive option, but iced coffee is fine with a straw. In this way, the teeth come into contact with the drink less and they will discolor less quickly.
Read also: How dangerous is bleeding gums?
To polish
Most people brush their teeth once or twice a day. But it’s worth doing that one more time in between if possible. Always wait 30 minutes before brushing your teeth after eating or drinking. If you do that earlier, the acidity is at its highest. And by brushing your teeth, you can damage the tooth enamel. Also use not too much toothpaste, because that is less good for health. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to use a brush or brush every day toothpick to also keep the spaces between the teeth free of discolorations.
Bleach discolored teeth
It is an option to whiten the teeth, but that often does not work out too kindly for the enamel. Therefore, do not get started with products that whiten the teeth. Consult with your dentist which product or which treatment you can use for it. Your dentist can best assess what is most suitable or unsuitable for your teeth. It can also help to have dental plaque and discolorations removed during the six-monthly check-ups.
(Bron: Libelle, Philips, Jan Magazine, tandartspraktijkvanderlee.nl, Health. Foto: Shutterstock)
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