A 54-year-old female asked:
What stains your teeth more? coffee or tea?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
Both will stain: Both will stain teeth, but the answer to which will stain more will vary from person to person. Each mouth reacts differently . The make up of salvia will bethe factor that determines how much stain you will have.
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Dr. Zahid Ahmedanswered
Dentistry 13 years experience
Trivial : Because the are different types of tea and coffee, the amount they may not be directly comparable. Also, the amount of staining week be sure to a variety of factors and vary from one mouth to the next. Perhaps consider maintaining your beverage preference, and use professional cleanings, solid home care, and a little whitening to supplement? Best of luck.
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Dr. Behram Dalalanswered
33 years experience
They both: Have the potential to stain equally. Practicing good oral hygiene techniques can effectively lessen the staining. I am a big fan of the oral b triumph mechanical brush and a waterpik unit (wp-100). Hope this helps.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
I found out coffee stains teeth, but does tea, what do you recommend?
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Dr. David Mjosanswered
46 years experience
Water (LOL): Any dark drink will stain teeth. Coffee, tea, cola, ect.
Teeth can be bleached safely.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
How is tea, coffee , tobbacco are harmful for teeth?
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Dr. David Stallanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Each different: Tobacco is the only one specifically harmful. The smoke from tobacco contains toxins that are very harmful to gums by drying them out and actually will cause cellular changes over time. The particles on the smoke stick to teeth allowing debris, plaque and stains to adhere making it harder to keep them clean. Coffee and tea are stain teeth, but are otherwise not particularly harmful.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Does tea or coffee good for teeth health?
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Dr. David Padulaanswered
Dentistry 36 years experience
Not really: If you have ever looked at the bottom of the cup that has held coffee or tea for any amount of time you notice staining. This can happen also to your teeth. If there are any restorations, this can also add more areas that can stain. Any acidic liquids can also over time cause erosion.
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