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If you take care of your teeth, and especially if you've gone to your dentist for teeth whitening or veneers, the last thing you want is dark or yellowed teeth, despite your efforts. But you may be sabotaging yourself with what you choose to eat and drink every day. Many foods and beverages can stain your teeth, especially over time. To keep your enamel bright, the dentists of Tkatch Dentistry in High Point, NC, recommend avoiding certain foods.

Foods to Avoid for White Teeth

1. Pasta Sauce

The acidity of tomatoes combined with the concentrated red color is bad news for white teeth. Fortunately, eating dark greens beforehand can help keep the tomato sauce from sticking, so don't skip your salad.

2. Curryteeth-whitening

The vivid yellow this spice imparts to dishes may give you a hint as to what it can do to your teeth, especially over time. Once again, vegetables can save you—eating crunchy fruits and vegetables helps scour the curry from your teeth.

3. Coffee & Tea

The dark color of these drinks, as well as many sodas, can translate to tooth stains, especially if you drink them regularly. Reduce your intake where possible, and try drinking with a straw, so the beverage has less contact with your teeth.

4. Red Wine

Once more, acidity and bright color gang up on you enamel, leaving behind a dark pigment. Drink in moderation, and rinse your mouth with water afterward to limit the time the wine has to work on your teeth.

5. Bright Food Dyes

Red and green frosting at Christmas, bright blue sports drinks, and rainbows in your breakfast cereal will hinder your teeth from remaining white. Whenever bright colors are added to your food, they will quickly make their way to your teeth. Opt for naturally-colored brands instead.

If you're already starting to notice a change in your tooth color, you have options. Teeth whitening is fast and effective when performed by a professional. Call Tkatch Dentistry at (336) 889-9916 for a teeth whitening appointment, or visit the website to learn more.

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