{"id":114,"date":"2022-12-16T21:09:04","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T21:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diamondhilldental.com\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2022-12-16T21:09:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T21:09:04","slug":"stop-red-wine-from-staining-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diamondhilldental.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/16\/stop-red-wine-from-staining-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Red Wine from Staining your Teeth this Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sometimes spending time with family can make you want to have a drink or two. That might be why red wine has become such a staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. While a glass of wine can make you smile, it\u2019s also infamous for making that smile darker. If you want to indulge a little bit over the holidays, it\u2019s good to take a few proactive measures<\/a> to ensure that your teeth stay white. Here\u2019s how red wine can discolor teeth, and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Does Red Wine Stain Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Red wine gets its color from a compound called anthocyanin, which it shares with many darker fruits. While your teeth look nice and smooth, they\u2019re actually covered in small pores that can absorb this pigment. Just as red wine stains clothes or carpets, this pigment can also soak into your enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This problem is made worse by wine\u2019s acidity, which allows it to erode the top layer of enamel as you drink. That removes one layer of protection that could ordinarily prevent stains from setting in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I Stop Red Wine from Staining my Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, enjoying red wine in moderation is probably the best way to ensure that it doesn\u2019t stain your teeth. But there are also some other things you can do to protect your pearly whites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n