Red wine and white teeth: how to protect the enamel?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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New Year holidays are getting closer and closer. Surely many people with the New Year have the same associations: a smart Christmas tree, snow, tangerines, tasty food and, of course, champagne. But many people do not really like sparkling wines and, having drunk a glass of champagne in honor of New Year under the battle of chimes, immediately return to their favorite "non-scrupulous" guilt.
This fragrant drink has a large army of fans, which is not surprising. However, few know what can turn a love of wine for the teeth. ILive recommends reading this article to those who have already decided that the New Year holidays, he will meet with a glass of wine.
The use of red wine leads to darkening of the enamel
The outer layer of teeth is called enamel, it is multilayered and on different parts of teeth its layer is different. The enamel itself is translucent, and the color of the teeth is determined mainly by a substance called dentin. Over time, the enamel acquires a yellowish and grayish color under the influence of coloring products, including wine.
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When a person drinks red or white wine, the teeth are exposed to the destructive effect of acids. For example, sommeliers have an increased risk of erosion of enamel and darkening of teeth because their professional duties include not only drawing up wine cards, but tasting the drink. They daily hold wine many times in the mouth, which adversely affects the condition of their teeth.
A person who drinks wine, increases the porosity of tooth enamel, which leads to the appearance of stains on them. Red wine contains chemicals called tannins. Tannins are responsible for the color and taste in wine. In red wine, there are more tannins than in white wine.
When the acidity level falls below 5.5, the acids contained in the wine begin their destructive work, which is fraught with the appearance of caries and dark spots.
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ILive presents six tips to help you protect your teeth and at the same time enjoy your favorite drink.
Rinse with water
Before you take the first sip of wine, prepare a glass with plain water. This will just serve as a reminder that after drinking the drink, the teeth need to be rinsed. Water will wash away the acid and prevent coloration.
Rinses with fluoride
Fluoride rinsers strengthen tooth enamel and prevent its destruction.
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Brushing and flossing
After consuming red, do not forget to rinse your mouth, and also use dental floss, so that no food particles remain in the dental spaces. Especially dangerous is food rich in acids, which is capable of damaging the teeth.
Drink through a straw
Those who have recently made teeth whitening, especially not to use coloring drinks, but there is a way out - you can drink juices, coffee and wine through a straw. Thus, it is possible to protect the front teeth from staining.
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Crispy products
Natural products such as celery, apples and carrots have a natural abrasiveness, they gently remove stains from the surface of the teeth and do not cause damage.
Dentist
On reception to the stomatologist it is necessary to go twice a year, even if nothing disturbs you. The dentist will be able to identify the smallest problems and take action.