Don’ts for a better smile:

1. #Fizzy drinks peel away the tooth #enamel due to the acids in them and make the teeth weak and yellowish.

2. Drugs like #cocaine#ecstasy, etc, are not only bad for #health but also have a telling affect on the teeth as they restrict blood flow to     the #gums and cause extensive gum damage.

3. #Smoking is also a major don’t for dental health as well as for general health. #Nicotine leaves a residue on teeth causing yellowish stains on them.

4. Dark colored #juices, like cranberry juice, leave stains on teeth due to the pigment and sugar they contain. Drink such juices with a straw.

5. Black #coffee is also a culprit against sparkling, white teeth.

6. #Tomato sauce and balsamic #vinegar are said to cause staining of teeth.

7. #Red wine is said to stain the teeth as well as wear away tooth enamel. It is easiest to swish some plain water in the mouth while at #parties.

8. It is better to #drink green tea or #herbal tea as#black tea does cause some staining on the teeth.

Dr. Thomas K Paulose
Dr. Thomas K. Paulose is the Director Clinical Administration at Dr. Nechupadam Dental, Kochi, India. He is a specialist in oral prosthetics, Aesthetic / Cosmetic dentistry and a certified Implantologist & Implant Prosthodentist.
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