Nothing ruins the experience of enjoying a nice glass of cabernet or pinot noir than realizing that your teeth have been stained a deep purple color. Schedule a routine teeth cleaning with your dentist to help remove any stains that may have accumulated so far. You can also prevent this occurrence by drinking your wine with the following tips. 

How to Drink Wine Without Staining Your Teeth

1. Drink Water in Between Glasses

Sipping a glass of water in between glasses of wine will rinse your teeth clean and help prevent staining. Get even better results by drinking sparkling water. The bubbles from the carbonation can provide even stronger teeth cleaning power.

2. Brush Your Teeth Before You Go Out

The tannins in red wine adhere to plaque and tartar on your teeth to cause stains. By brushing your teeth before you drink, you can make the surface less absorbent to stains. Just remember to complete your teeth cleaning before you go, not after. The acid in wine makes your tooth enamel sensitive to the abrasion caused by brushing.

3. Eat a Snack While You Drink

Fibrous foods both physically brush away stains on your teeth and increase the saliva in your mouth, which can rinse away wine. Snack on vegetables like potatoes while you drink. Cheese is also an excellent option because it closes up micro-pores on the surface of your teeth while giving them a protective coating of calcium.

4. Choose Red Wine Over White

Although it is lighter in color, white wine typically has a higher acid content than red wine. This acid wears away at tooth enamel and makes your teeth more susceptible to stains. If you drink white wine before red, the white can open the door for deeper stains caused by the red that follows.

5. Use the Lime Trick

In an emergency, you can use a slice of lime to remove purple wine stains from your teeth. Because of the high acid content of citrus fruits, you should only use this trick when it is absolutely necessary as it can pose a risk to the integrity of your tooth enamel. Visit your dentist for a teeth cleaning to remove any residual stains. 

Schedule a teeth whitening or your regular teeth cleaning with Katz Family Dentistry PC in Webster, NY. This family dentistry practice is staffed by experienced doctors who have been in the business for more than 30 years. The friendly and compassionate team provides modern dental treatments in their state-of-the-art facility while giving patients the highest standard of care. Schedule your first appointment by calling (585) 671-2340 or learn more about the services offered at the practice on the website.