How to Prevent Stains on Teeth

Stains on teeth are never welcome, especially out in public or on special occasions. After all, when you smile, you want people to see healthy teeth rather than stains on teeth. It's a known fact that, as you age, your teeth naturally obtain a yellow tint. There are ways to prevent teeth stains and maintain naturally white teeth. Read on to discover how.

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Instructions

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   Don’t smoke in order to prevent stains on teeth. Besides being bad for your health, smoking is one of the major causes of stained teeth. If you can’t stop your smoking habit, seek advice from a doctor.

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   Prevent stains on teeth

   After drinking dark drinks like coffee, brush your teeth in order to prevent stains on teeth. You may also want to brush your teeth after eating dark foods so that you don't get any teeth stains. Coffee stains are also popular when it comes to stains on teeth.

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   Prevent stains on teeth

   Drink from a straw instead of the cup to avoid stains on teeth. This way, the drink will pass your teeth while you sip, decreasing your chances of getting teeth stains.

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   Prevent stains on teeth

   Floss your teeth regularly to get all that bacteria and left over food from between your teeth. You’ll be less prone to cavities in your teeth as well as less prone to stains on teeth. Don’t forget to brush those teeth daily!

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   Take regular trips to the dentist to avoid stains on teeth. After all, dentists are supposed to make your teeth healthy, so regular visits will decrease the risk of teeth stains.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're having trouble avoiding teeth stains, talk to a dentist.

Resources

• Things You Should Know About Teeth: A Dental Health Guide.
• Complete Guide to Dental Health
• There's Much More Than A Smile: What You Should Know About Caring For Your Teeth
• Whiten Your Teeth and Get Rid Of Stains

[kinderhook]

on 10/29/2009 These 5 ways to prevent stains on teeth all focus on external causes of stains. Here's an internal cause: tooth stains are an unfortunate side effect of some medicines, & discontinuing the prescriptions won't undo the stains they had brought about. 5*

[godfather25]

on 10/29/2009 Great tips on preventing stains on teeth.