How to avoid tooth staining when drinking red wine

As anyone who has ever drunk red wine probably knows, it can be very embarrassing when you finish a glass of red wine and find your teeth are stained by the wine. Today we will teach you a few tips to avoid staining your teeth.

In contrast to white grapes, the skins of red grapes contain high levels of anthocyanins, a water-soluble natural pigment. During the winemaking process, the anthocyanins in the skins of red grapes are extracted into the wine along with the tannins and flavors, giving the wine an attractive purple-red color. The surface of our teeth is protected by a hard layer called enamel, which is not completely smooth, but is uneven and has many small cracks. When purple wine enters the mouth, the pigments in it adhere to the surface of the enamel, making our teeth look like they are stained. Combined with the presence of acid and tannins, teeth are more likely to be pigmented.

1. Clean your teeth before drinking red wine

The pigments in wine tend to adhere to plaque and other impurities on the surface of the teeth, so brushing and flossing to remove plaque and food debris from your teeth before drinking red wine will minimize the chance of staining your teeth during drinking.

2. Rinse your mouth after drinking

Rinsing your mouth can effectively prevent red wine from remaining on the surface of your teeth. If you need to taste a different style of wine, this practice will also help you to clear your mouth in time to prepare for the next wine. In the same way, brushing your teeth after drinking can achieve the same effect. However, the acids and tannins in wine leave tooth enamel in a temporarily softened state that is susceptible to wear and tear, and brushing your teeth immediately after drinking can damage it. The correct approach is to wait at least 30 minutes after drinking before brushing your teeth to give your enamel plenty of time to recalcify and avoid damage during the brushing process.

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3. Drink soda in between glasses of red wine

Soda water enters the mouth and creates a lot of bubbles, and these bubbles wash away the pigment attached to the tooth surface, providing a cleaning effect.

4. Drinking and eating at the same time

Eat foods like cheese and crackers while drinking. For the teeth, these foods can act as a barrier, reducing the contact between the acid in red wine and the tooth surface, making it less likely to stain, while the friction from the chewing action can remove the pigment from the tooth surface. In addition, low-sugar, high-fiber foods such as broccoli and celery can promote the secretion and flow of saliva and better protect your teeth.

5. Don’t drink red wine immediately after drinking white wine

In general, white wine is more acidic than red wine and more likely to wear down tooth enamel. If you drink red wine immediately after white wine, the pigments in red wine are more likely to adhere to the surface of your teeth.

6. Use citrus fruits like limes to remove tooth discoloration

It is important to note that this method is not recommended. The high acid content of citrus fruits such as limes has a cleansing effect on stains attached to the surface of the teeth, but the high acid can wear down the enamel even more, so this method is only recommended for emergency use. If you have to use this emergency method to get your teeth back to white, simply hold a lime slice against your teeth and rub it gently to remove the discoloration from the surface of your teeth.

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