Tea and Teeth

Tea and Teeth

Tea
We know that coffee can stain those pearly whites, but does tea stain teeth?
The answer is YES.
In fact, tea might be even more likely to stain your teeth than coffee due to its higher tannin content.
If you don’t want to give up drinking tea, it is important to look after your teeth in order to keep staining to a minimum.
How to reduce Stains Caused by Tea?
Drinking tea can cause lasting discoloration, but it is possible to reduce staining by developing healthy oral care habits.
At home, simple things such as brushing your teeth regularly can help. Brushing twice a day is good, but brushing immediately after you drink a cup of tea is even better. Drinking water after a cup of tea can help reduce the amount of tannin left in your mouth, too. Switching from black tea to herbal or green teas can also reduce staining, although it will not eliminate the problem altogether.

For added stain fighting, consult your dentist he will recommend you to try brushing with a prescribed toothpaste, which can help to whiten your teeth.
Get Rid of Existing Stains:
Visit your dentist at your earliest, he will recommend you to undergo scaling and polishing. He will also explain you about various teeth whitening procedures which include home or office bleach techniques.
For queries please feel free to ask us at Vista Dental Care.

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