{"id":14,"date":"2020-08-05T01:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T01:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/?p=14"},"modified":"2020-09-05T01:46:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-05T01:46:02","slug":"teeth-whitening-stain-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/05\/teeth-whitening-stain-cause\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Foods and Drinks Stain Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you noticed that your teeth have started to become more\nand more stained over time? Even though discoloration is a natural part of\ngetting older, the years aren\u2019t the only thing you have to blame. Certain foods\nand beverages, like wine and berries, are known for causing staining if you\nconsume them often, but why is that? Continue reading to learn more from your\ndentist about how different substances stain your teeth as well as how different\nteeth whitening options can make it less apparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Certain Foods Stain Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The thing that staining foods have in common is that they\nall contain a substance called \u201ctannin.\u201d Tannins are a group of organic\ncompounds that are responsible for giving foods and beverages both a dark color\nand bitterness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The outermost part of the tooth, also known at the\nprotective enamel, defends the inner, more sensitive parts of the tooth from sensitivity\nand infection. However, the enamel is porous and will eventually absorb\ndifferent substances, like sugar, bacteria, and tannins. Certain pigmented\nfoods, like wine and cherries, have a substance called chromogen which reacts\nwith tannins causing a more intense color. In the end, you will end up with teeth\ndiscoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Foods and Beverages Stain Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many different dark pigmented foods are likely to cause\nstaining over time. Here are some of the most common:<\/p>\n\n\n\n