May 2017 - Westchase Premier Dental

18/Apr/2024

Top 5 Ways to Avoid Red Wine Stains on Your Teeth

Happy National Wine Day! Most of us are aware that moderate wine consumption can have many health benefits. Studies have shown that it may reduce the risk of certain cancers, lengthen your lifespan, improve your mental health and is good for your heart. However, red wine is acidic and contains chromogens and tannins that can stain your teeth. Here’s our top 5 ways to avoid red wine stains on your teeth:

Brush Before – The tannins in the wine cling to any plaque on your teeth. Brushing before you drink wine decreases the chances of having wine stains on your teeth. However, brushing after you drink wine can leave your teeth extra sensitive due to the acidity. It’s a good idea to wait about 30 minutes before brushing.

Rinse with H2O – Try having a glass of water after drinking wine to rinse your teeth and save the brushing for a little later. Water helps the stain-forming tannins from clinging to your teeth for too long.

Add Cheese, Please – Wine and cheese are the perfect combo for good reason. Along with wine and cheese having the perfect harmony on your palate, hard cheeses like Cheddar and Asiago have calcium that coats your teeth. This makes it harder for the tannins to stick.

Wipe Them Off – Use a cloth or wet paper towel to clean your teeth and wipe away potentially staining tannins. There are actually wine wipes sold at stores now because of the effectiveness of using this method.

Eat Your Veggies – Foods high in fiber like spinach, broccoli, and carrots require a lot of chewing, which produces saliva. The food itself and the extra saliva work in together to naturally scrub stains from your teeth.

If you are unhappy with the discoloration of your teeth, contact our office for more details on whitening treatment! We would be happy to answer any questions. Call Westchase Premier Dental today for an evaluation at (813) 475 – 4528. Happy National Wine Day!

Bottoms Up!

Dr. John

18/Apr/2024

Dr. John

18/Apr/2024

Salad is Good for Your Teeth

May is National Salad Month! There’s nothing like the crunch of a fresh, cool, vegetable salad. Incorporating salad into your diet is easy considering there’s a wide variety of delicious summery salad choices. The foods you eat have a strong impact on your overall health as well as your dental health. Westchase Premier Dental wants to help keep your oral health and point out a few reasons why salad is good for your teeth.

Most salads consist of mainly vegetables, which contain vitamins and nutrients that promote healthy teeth and gums. Along with their high nutritional value, eating raw, fibrous vegetables allow your teeth to practice grinding action. Chewing on these fibrous foods gives good resistance to your teeth. Celery’s fibrous strands can naturally cleanse your teeth. Carrots and broccoli are also high in vitamin A, which forms tooth enamel.

Although eating salad is good for your teeth, you should consider what you put into your salads. Salad dressings contains high amounts of vinegar and sweeteners. Acidic and sugary foods only feed your oral bacteria, thus, increasing your chances of developing cavities. These make a salad very acidic and can change the pH of your mouth from alkaline to acidic, putting your teeth at risk for erosion and decay. These crunchy veggies are also full of water, which can mitigate their sugar content.

Please enjoy all the tasty whole foods that are great for your body and teeth. A healthy smile and waistline have a positive influence on your overall health. A healthier you is a happier you and when you are happy, you smile more! Westchase Premier Dental wants you to keep your smile bright and healthy. Contact us at (813) 475 – 4528 for your next checkup and cleaning. Our friendly staff will work with you to make an appointment time that best fits into your schedule. We look forward to being your Westchase family dentist!