Very interesting how many people complain about Red Wine staining their teeth.
Apparently, there is a multitude of reasons this could happen to you! I asked my dentist
say for her opinion since I get this question a lot being a Wine Consultant she says there are two main reasons.
1. You used whitener on your teeth – this makes them very porous
2. You have tartar build up on your teeth
I guess either situation really says “brush your teeth”
Some recommendations for enjoying wine without leaving the stains are
1. Swish some water in your mouth after each sip
2. Eat some cheese – the calcium in the cheese will help a little bit
3. Drink through a straw – a lot of people also drink their coffee through a straw
4. Chew gum – this can compromise the taste of the wine
5. I recommend lip gloss instead of lipstick – both will compromise the taste a little bit
but the lip gloss has petroleum in it so it will help protect the lips and possible your teeth from staining a little bit.
I guess back to basics make sure you brush your teeth regularly and don’t over bleach your teeth.
The dentist did recommend not brushing immediately after have a glass of red wine – the tannins can be rough on porous teeth. She suggested a mouth wash rinse prior to brushing after wine. =)
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