"Tea"th stains
Posted: Jan 17th, '06, 23:11
Are there types of tea/infusions that are more notorious than others for staining teeth? Back when I was young and didn't know any better, I would go through several Bigelow teabags a day. I had awful, sewer-looking teeth. Got a good whitening toothpaste, laid of the tea, and things improved. Over the past year, though, I've gotten back into the tea habit and easily drink at least 6 cups a day. Almost always with milk. I notice that when I don't use milk, my teeth are browner and harder to brush clean than they are when I do use milk. Is milk like a stain preventative?
Also, I get the worst stains from rooibos or any herbal blend that brews any shade of red. Common?
Other than immediate brushing, which is impractical every time I have a cup at work, are there any tricks to prevent staining?
Also, I get the worst stains from rooibos or any herbal blend that brews any shade of red. Common?
Other than immediate brushing, which is impractical every time I have a cup at work, are there any tricks to prevent staining?