A dentist reveals the worst drink for teeth in terms of stainingand it’s not coffee or wine!
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Its no wonder many people go to great lengths to keep their teeth from changing hues.
But according to dentistInna Chern, DDS, the biggest teeth-staining culprit isnt coffee or wine.
Its actually…tea.
New York City-based dentist
Not surprisingly, she explains that it depends on the tannin content in the tea.
Dr. Chern also adds that many herbal teas are tannin-free.
How to prevent teeth stains resulting from sipping tea
So what do you do?
Dr. Chern offers up a few tips:
1.
Add a little milk or alt-milk to your tea.
Seems almosttooobvious, but yes, this will lighten the color.
Prefer your tea without milk?
Drinking water and brushing your teeth after consuming high-tannin teas can also help, she says.
With these expert-approved tips, you dont have to decide between enjoying your favorite tea drink and your teeth.
And you might worry a little less about the regularity of your coffee routine, too.
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