{"id":196,"date":"2022-04-15T15:29:37","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T15:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2022-04-15T15:29:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T15:29:39","slug":"how-foods-and-drinks-stain-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/15\/how-foods-and-drinks-stain-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"The Culprits of Dental Discoloration (& Tips for Preventing It!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you recently noticed that your once white teeth are starting to look yellow and dull? While certain medications and the natural aging process can play a role in this change, it\u2019s often due to your diet. Luckily, you can turn that around, and it all starts with learning about how foods and drinks stain your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

An Inside Look at How Foods and Drinks Stain Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To learn how to prevent dental discoloration, you need to learn the cause. While your enamel looks smooth, it\u2019s actually porous. As a result, the tannins in stain-causing products can cause your teeth to take on a yellowish tint. If continued, habits like drinking coffee without a straw can result in severe, and sometimes permanent, discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Teeth-Staining Foods and Drinks to Steer Clear of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If dental discoloration is a concern of yours, then it\u2019s a good idea to stick to mostly light-colored foods. A few examples include yogurt, white cheese, and oatmeal. Of course, your daily diet will need more variety to ensure you get all of the vitamins and nutrients you need. Therefore, a general best practice is just to keep your consumption of tannin-rich foods and drinks to a minimum, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n