Posts Tagged ‘staining’

Could tea be more damaging to your bright white smile than coffee?

Could tea be more damaging to your bright white smile than coffee?

Many of us are aware that drinking coffee can stain the teeth, but did you know that the nation’s favourite nectar, tea, could be even more damaging to a bright, white smile? In Britain, approximately 165 million cups of tea are consumed on a daily basis and there’s been an increase in popularity of different […]


Dentists share their secrets for whiter winter smiles

Dentists share their secrets for whiter winter smiles

A leading dental website has shared a host of secrets to achieve brighter, whiter smiles this winter. With more and more people lusting after radiant pearly whites, advice from AskTheDentist.com could come in handy this Christmas. According to the site, which shares advice given by dental professionals, good oral hygiene is an excellent foundation, but […]


Could A Daily Glass Of Red Actually Be Good For Your Teeth?

Could A Daily Glass Of Red Actually Be Good For Your Teeth?

Often you hear about red wine staining the teeth, but a new study has suggested that a glass of red now and again can actually have benefits for your oral health. Scientists in Spain have discovered that red wine contains extracts, which can help to combat harmful bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria produce acids, […]


Avoid Wine To Keep Teeth Sparkling After Whitening

Avoid Wine To Keep Teeth Sparkling After Whitening

Researchers in Brazil have found that drinking wine does more harm than coffee following whitening treatment. According to a study, which has been published in the February issue of Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, red wine causes worse staining than coffee after teeth whitening. A team of researchers from a dental practice in the centre of Sao […]


Swimming pools can cause dental damage

Swimming pools can cause dental damage

A study has suggested that poorly maintained swimming pools can contribute to dental damage. The study, which was carried out by researchers at New York University College of Dentistry, found that swimming pools that are not maintained properly can cause erosion of the protective enamel surfaces of the teeth. The findings of the study will […]