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Here’s a list of foods, beverages, and a few other things that cause your teeth to stain. Be on the lookout and consume in moderation. Drinking through a straw helps reduce tooth staining. Best anti staining advice — stop smoking! Second best anti staining advice — stop smoking!

• Antibacterial mouthwashes
• Apples
• Berries
• Balsamic vinegar
• Beets
• Blueberries
• Coffee, especially black. Creamers blunt the effects. Avoid drinking extremely hot coffee - it increases the staining effect.
• Curry
• Dark colored colas
• Dark colored fruit juices

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What you eat, how you eat it, and when you eat it have a big impact on the health of your teeth. Acidic foods and beverages that can erode tooth enamel include -

• Regular soda pop
• Diet soda pop
• Citrus fruits
• Citrus juices
• Wine
• Pickles
• Vinegar

All soft drinks are not created equal. This article compares acid content of popular soft drinks - the numbers might surprise you. (more…)