Everyone knows that candy, cakes, and cola will send you to the dentist. The sugar in these foods leads to cavities. But did you know that there are healthy foods that will result in a visit to the dentist? While these foods won't give you cavities, they can stain your teeth. This might lead to a visit to a cosmetic dentist if you want to remove the stains.

Let's take a look at some healthy foods that can stain your teeth.

Red Wine

Red wine has many health benefits. The most talked about health benefit is heart related. There are powerful antioxidants in red wine that can help reduce heart disease. However, red wine doesn't just stain tablecloths and clothes, it can also stain your teeth.

You don't have to skip the red wine, just follow some precautions. After a dinner where you've had red wine, don't forget to brush your teeth. Also, it helps if you eat food when you're drinking. This can help prevent the acids in the wine from hurting your tooth's enamel.

Green Tea

There are countless articles about the benefits of green tea. It is a super powerful drink that has been promoted for its anti-Alzheimer's benefits as well as its ability to help lower cholesterol.

The problem with green tea is that it, like wine, is acidic. This means that it can stain your teeth. So, what do you do? Well, two popular ways to deal with this include using a straw or keeping a glass of water nearby.

The straw method is based on keeping the tea from touching your teeth. Some people don't like drinking hot tea thorough a straw, so they might prefer the water method.

The water method is based on the idea of washing away the tea. You keep a bottle of water next to your tea. You alternate drinking water and drinking tea. This helps "wash" away the tea. It prevents the tea from "sitting" on your teeth and staining them.

Berries

Berries are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. They have loads of benefits, but one in particular gets a lot of attention: their anti-cancer properties. Many people eat berries for breakfast, lunch or as a snack.

The first solution is to brush your teeth after you eat. This helps prevent the berries from permanently staining your teeth. It is important to not let too much time pass. If you're at work, it might not be easy to brush your teeth after you eat. So, what you can do is rinse your mouth with water. This will help remove the berry juice and bits of berries that might be on your teeth.

How To Deal With Stains?

If you find that your teeth are stained from these foods, then you have an easy solution. You can visit a cosmetic dentist and have them whiten your teeth. You certainly don't want to give up eating healthy foods, or drinking red wine. The health benefits are well documented and impressive. Cosmetic dentistry can solve the problem quickly.