The Top Foods Staining Your Teeth Not Quite White
Refer a Friend, Get a Brighter Smile! That’s right! Every time you refer a friend to Dr. Maddahi, you get one FREE teeth cleaning! Use a straw with beverages (placed behind your teeth) to reduce discoloration. Rinsing your teeth with water immediately after enjoying these foods and drinks will also help wash away staining residue. Brushing your teeth 30 minutes (not sooner) after partaking is even better. Finally, if your teeth become discolored despite your best efforts, we’ll be glad to book a consultation and discuss your whitening options. Fruits & Vegetables While they are good for our bodies in many other ways, some fruits and vegetables can leave our teeth looking duller than we’d like. The biggest culprits are berries, like blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Other dark fruits like pomegranates and cherries can also discolor our teeth. Vegetables are less of a problem, but pickles (which start as cucumbers) are prone to staining our teeth, as are beets. Few people will ever avoid all of these tooth-staining culprits, and most wouldn’t want to! While it’s best to cut back, there are ways to mitigate the risks while still enjoying yourself.
Everyone wants a pristine smile, but we sabotage ourselves every day. We’re constantly discoloring our teeth with the things we eat and drink. And while you’re probably aware of some of the top culprits, many others fly under the radar with little attention. If you want to keep your pearly whites from turning dingy gray or yellow, here are some foods holding you back. Beverages You probably already know that coffee, tea, and red wine stain your teeth. But they are hardly the only beverages that can dull the brightness of your smile. Surprisingly, white wine and soda, including clear ones, can also discolor our teeth thanks to the acid they contain. Similarly, sports drinks, slushies, and juices can also make your smile less white over time. Water is always the best drink for your oral and overall health. Sauces They may be delicious, but dark sauces can permanently mark our teeth over time. Tomato-based sauces for pasta and curries are notable culprits. Soy sauce and balsamic vinegar also promote discoloration. As with beverages, the dark hue isn’t the only problem; they also contain significant amounts of acid. Since acid breaks down enamel, it helps discoloration seep into our teeth and stay there.
Air Fryer Roasted Salmon With Sautéed Balsamic Spinach Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
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3 tsp olive oil, divided
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Dash of crushed red pepper flakes 10 cups fresh baby spinach (about 10 oz) 6 small tomatoes, cut into 1/2- inch pieces
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4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) 1 1/2 tsp reduced-sodium seafood seasoning
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1/4 tsp pepper
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1 garlic clove, sliced
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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat air fryer to 450 F. Rub 1 tsp oil over both sides of salmon, then sprinkle with seafood seasoning and pepper. In a greased air fryer basket, place salmon. 2. Cook about 10–12 minutes until fish flakes easily. 3. In a 6-qt stockpot, place remaining oil, garlic, and pepper flakes. Heat over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. 4. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Cook until vinegar is reduced by half, then remove from heat. 5. Arrange spinach on serving dish. Place salmon over spinach mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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