If you drink coffee, then you might notice that your teeth are changing color. It sounds a bit extreme, but that is what is happening. If you look at your teeth every day, you might not notice. Coffee, and other beverages including wine, stain teeth. Many people find out that they have coffee stained teeth when they see a photo of themselves. It looks like they have yellow teeth. The good news is that this is not irreversible. There are ways to get rid of the stain. Here are some ways to get ride of coffee stains. Special Toothpaste The first line of attack is toothpaste. There are lots of special toothpastes designed for people with stained teeth. These toothpastes are specially designed to handle coffee and wine stains. They are not meant for everyday use. If you use it everyday you can hurt your teeth. Paint Your Teeth Yes, you can paint your teeth and remove coffee stains. Not with paint, though. What you will do is buy a liquid stain remover that needs to be "painted" on. It will then "sit" on your teeth and remove the stain. Stick on Strips: Tape For Your Teeth The next step is to get stick on strips. These are like tape. They peel off and you stick them on your teeth. Unlike the toothpastes, they don't take months to work. They are a quick fix method. You use the strips for a few nights and then see results. It is important to follow the directions. You don't want use strips beyond the suggested timetable. As long as you follow the directions you should not have a problem. Brush After Drinking Coffee, But Not Too Soon You should brush your teeth after you have finished drinking coffee. But, not immediately after. Coffee is an acidic beverage and if you brush your teeth while the coffee residue is fresh on your teeth you can actually damage your enamel. Studies suggest waiting at least a half an hour. Dentist: For Hard To Remove Stains The best solution to stained teeth is a dentist. A dentist can eliminate stains in a single session. What they do is apply a gel and use a laser that works in tandem with the gel. The dentist might also make a custom mouth piece which you can bring home and use. You can fill the mouthpiece with the whitening gel and leave it in while you sleep. |