For many of us, our teeth simply aren’t at the level of whiteness that we desire. Years of stains can build up, giving us an undesirable smile that we may hide from the world. And many of our favorite foods and beverages are particularly harmful to us. Red wine and coffee are frequent targets of criticism for their effect on your teeth.
But that does not mean that the only types of foods that can harm your teeth are things that we consider to be guilty pleasures. Plenty of your everyday fruits and vegetables are very high in coloration naturally, and over time, these can draken or yellow your smile. Remember that many of our dyes for clothing and paper come from vegetable sources. While some of these bright and vibrant colors do very well at attracting humans and animals, their long-term effects can be harmful.
That’s why today, your Livonia, MI dentist speaks to you about the dangers of stains on your teeth. We will also cover the new advancement in laser technology, so that we may gently and effortlessly lift these marks from your teeth! (more…)



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