FOODS THAT WHITEN AND STAIN TEETH
There are so many foods we eat and we don't know how they affect our teeth, so let me start with;
*Foods that whiten our teeth*
*1. Pineapples*
Pineapples that we find in every market and as we know are also healthy foods but they also help whiten our teeth
They contain the bromelain enzyme that works like a natural stain remover as it helps to break up the plaque that damages our teeth
*2. Milk*
Milk that we were all taught that it helps in bone structure and it's products such as cheese and yogurt also help to whiten teeth
They contain calcium that strengthens teeth as it also decreases tooth decay and staining by increasing the pH level in the mouth
*3. Apples*
Apples can be brought from the nearest supermarket as they come in different colours like green and red
Just chewing them helps scrub the teeth. They have high concentration of malic acid that cleans the teeth and helps remove stains
*4. Strawberries*
Strawberries are not as common as the other fruits here in Uganda so can go to malls where they are sold fresh but they are equally as healthy as all the other fruits
Like apples, they also contain malic acid and in addition to that, they also have ellagitannins and antioxidants that reduce stain attracting bacteria and inflammation in the mouth
We have finally reached to;
*Foods that stain our teeth*
*1. Soda*
As we were all told by our dentists to avoid sodas because they are not good for the body and they weren't wrong about that
The most dangerous of them are the dark coloured sodas since they are very acidic and can create holes in teeth
Sorry to burst your bubble but also sugar free soda isn't any better
*2. Sweets*
We all know sweets are no better and contain a high sugar content like cookies, cakes and biscuits
The auger in sweets latch onto the teeth and attract bacteria that feed on it and as they feed on it, they release acids that cause tooth decay and appear darker
*3. Coffee*
Everyone nowadays seems to be addicted to coffee but some of us don't really know how it affects our teeth
It contains tannins that cause discolouration and staining and also since it is acidic, it alters the mouth's pH balance leading to tooth damage when you take acidic foods after drinking it
So, people please minimize your intake of coffee
In conclusion, the foods above help to make us aware of how what we eat affects our teeth in both good and bad ways
_Namitala Veronica_
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