Alongside smoking, coffee is one of the most common causes of stains on teeth. While smoking stains appear brown, coffee can turn the teeth yellow. Not at a good look. Here are 5 tips to prevent coffee stains on your teeth.

1. Add milk

Cow’s milk contains protein which helps protect your teeth from the acids that cause staining. Other milks won’t have the same effect however, so sorry if you’re a soy devotee.

2. Drink through a straw

This definitely feels more natural with an iced coffee! But drinking through a straw means that the coffee won’t make contact with the surface of your teeth. This is an easy way to prevent coffee stains on your teeth.

3. Opt for a lower caffeine brow

Yes we know the caffeine in coffee peps you up on a morning. However, the more caffeine there is in your drink, the more teeth-staining acids there’ll be. If you want to keep your teeth pearly white, try this:

• Brew coffee in a percolator instead of a French press.
• Try cold brewing. It takes longer, but it’s worth it for less stained teeth.
• Opt for a Turkish brew.

4. Clean your teeth after drinking coffee

If you want to prevent coffee stains on your teeth, brushing after you drink it will help. Wait a little before you brush however. The acids in coffee can soften the enamel on your teeth, so if you brush too soon, you risk doing damage. Wait an hour, then brush. If you can’t do this because you’re at work or on the go, try to swish your mouth with some water.

5. Restore your smile with a teeth whitening pen

Restore your smile on the go with a teeth whitening pen. It’s a great way to maintain a bright healthy smile on a budget. Professional teeth whitening can be prohibitively expensive, especially if you don’t have insurance.

Remember that white teeth don’t equal healthy teeth however. Your teeth whitening pen should be an addition to a good oral health care routine. Brush twice per day, floss daily, use mouthwash, chew sugar-free gum in between meals, and visit your dentist regularly for a beautiful and healthy smile.

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