Here are a list of some common foods that cause teeth to stain. Keep in mind this is not an exclusive list, just a sampling of foods that stain. Generally speaking, if a food has a lot of pigment it will stain teeth (for ex., cherries). If it is something that will stain a white carpet or t-shirt, it's something that can stain your teeth. Besides strong pigments, you want to look out for food that is slightly acidic like citrus foods because they open up the pores of the tooth enamel which causes teeth to stain more easily. The same holds true with drinks regarding strong pigments and acidity. Also be careful of anything extremely hot or extremely cold, as they can cause your teeth to expand and contract, allowing stains to penetrate more easily.
Staining foods/drinks
Staining foods/drinks
- coffee
- tea
- cola
- red wine
- berries
- curry
- soy sauce
- balsamic vinegar
- citrus foods
- dark fruit juices such as cranberry
- Popsicles
- tomato sauce
- beets
- tobacco
