What kind of food is good for helping whitening teeth?

Foods will not help: I am a pediatric dentist by specialty. Whitening of teeth usually occur by using a bleaching process. Adult teeth have several shades of colors from white to yellow to deep gray. Some foods and drinks may have an adverse effect of the color of teeth.

Very few may help: There are foods that inhibit bacteria but as far as whitening teeth that is questionable. In general, chewing any crunchy vegetable will naturally cleanse your teeth. Some dentists claim the enzyme bromelain in pineapples acts as a natural stain remover. Limited research to validate this information. Keep your teeth whiter by limiting the eating or drinking of foods and drinks that may stain teeth.

No color: Any food that can stain a white tee shirt can stain the teeth. Keep away from those.