Fresh from the vine, frozen, or even baked in a pie, fruits like blueberries, blackberries, and pomegranates can stain your teeth, but lighter fruits tend to carry more acid, which can weaken enamel and make your teeth more susceptible to staining.
Do blueberries permanently stain teeth?
Blueberries, coffee, and red wine do get a bad rap for staining teeth. They should. Despite their health benefits, dark colored fruits such as berries and red wine can stain the surfaces of teeth by extending into the outer porous enamel.
How do you keep blueberries from staining your teeth?
You won't have to give up coffee, red wine, or blueberries if you add one or more of these habits to your regular routine:
- Brush right away. After a bowl of cereal with berries, brush your teeth. ...
- Rinse your mouth. Can't brush? ...
- Use a straw. ...
- See the dentist.
