Summer’s in full bloom in Bucks County, which is plenty to smile about. However, some of the things we enjoy most about summer, like barbequed food and frozen drinks/treats, can cause serious stains and damage to your teeth.
Below are five summer foods or drinks known to harm your pearly whites, and how you can still enjoy them while maintaining a healthy smile:
Iced Coffee: Many people enjoy starting off their day with a cup of coffee, and iced coffee and summer go hand-in-hand. However, because the outer layer of your teeth is very porous, coffee is one the worst stain offenders. Avoid black coffee by adding a splash of milk or creamer to lighten it up. Drinking through a straw will also help keep your pearly whites white.- Corn: Corn-on-the-cob is a summer staple at barbeques and cookouts. Unfortunately, corn is also one of those things that gets stuck in the areas between your teeth. Make sure to brush and floss your teeth shortly after eating corn to ensure there’s no remnants left behind.
- Blueberries: There’s nothing like a handful of frozen or fresh blueberries to cool off on a hot summer day. Not only are they delicious, they’re jam packed with cancer-preventing antioxidants. The downside for your teeth? The dark blue stains easily. Try to brush shortly after; if you can’t brush, at least rinse your mouth out with water to prevent the stain from setting in.
- Popsicles: The perfect summer treat, popsicles in flavors like cherry, blueberry, watermelon, or grape are also known to stain your tongue, gums, and teeth. Opt for flavors like lemon or vanilla, which won’t do as much damage to your mouth.
- Barbeque Sauce: Most barbeque sauces contain some combination of sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, high-fructose corn syrup, and brown dyes – all things which will contribute to breaking down and staining the enamel on your teeth. Try not to smother your grilled foods in it, and brush your teeth as soon as you are done eating.
Iced Coffee: Many people enjoy starting off their day with a cup of coffee, and iced coffee and summer go hand-in-hand. However, because the outer layer of your teeth is very porous, coffee is one the worst stain offenders. Avoid black coffee by adding a splash of milk or creamer to lighten it up. Drinking through a straw will also help keep your pearly whites white.To learn more about how to keep your teeth healthy and white, contact Chalfont Dental Care at 215-822-6234.
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