It appears like every day; you receive more unfortunate news that yet another one of your favourite foods has been believed to be harmful to your teeth.

First, it was tea and coffee. Now, even some fruits have made the no-go list! But there’s no need for you to worry! Luckily, some specific foods and drinks can offer natural teeth-whitening benefits. These are great for your teeth and can fight some unpleasant stains other foods and drinks can cause.

Below we list the top seven foods and drinks that can easily brighten your teeth.

1. Pineapples

Not only is pineapple fresh and tasty, but it can also whiten your teeth! The fruit’s naturally high-sugar content makes this a treat—best enjoyed prudently and in moderation for best dental health.

But did you know that pineapples contain another compound that can help increase your smile’s sparkle? Bromelain is an enzyme responsible for the tart bite that accompanies its sweetness. It is efficient at brightening and whitening your teeth.

Simply wash your mouth or drink some water after spoiling your sweet tooth to neutralize the acids caused by noshing on pineapple and lessen the number of decay-contributing sugars existing after your snack session.

2. Cheese

At first mention, cheese might seem like a major dental nightmare. After all, this food is soft enough to stick in your teeth’s nooks and crannies.

However, cheese is the perfect snack to brighten your teeth, thanks to its lactic acid content. Cheese is rich in phosphorus, calcium, and protein—all of which help safeguard mouth acids.

Calcium and phosphorus also help in repairing and remineralizing your teeth. While whitening your smile with cheese, make sure you go for a low-fat cheese to lessen the saturated fat harming your heart.

3. Baking Soda

It appears like baking soda can be used for nearly everything and anything. So, it should not be surprising that it’s also included in our list.

This wonder product is just what you need to get a whiter shade. Its coarse nature and alkaline content will mildly scrub the stains off your teeth and return your mouth’s pH to normal levels.

Pour the desired amount of baking soda into a small jar or bowl. Add water or lemon juice slowly while stirring. The liquid you add will vary based on the amount of baking soda you have.

After you reach your desired paste consistency, apply a generous mixture to your toothbrush and scrub it into your teeth for two to three minutes. Repeat the process twice a week or until the desired results are achieved.

4. Seeds and Nuts

Do you love the crunch when you chew nuts? You will love them even more when you discover they can help you achieve a whiter and brighter smile!

The hardness and texture, when chewing up, help strip off your teeth’s discolouration. Nearly all nuts or seeds, such as sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, and walnuts, will do.

These can whiten your teeth thanks to their abrasive texture that scours away stains. In addition, they stimulate teeth-cleaning saliva when you chew them.

5. Apples

You are not just keeping the doctor away by eating an apple a day. That’s because you might also be able to keep your dentist away.

Since apples are crunchy fruits, they act like a natural abrasive scrub, scrubbing your teeth when munching on them. Apples are also rich in malic acid, often found in certain toothpaste. That acid supports extra saliva, helping prevent and remove tooth stains and cleaning your teeth.

Think of it as an organic way to brighten your teeth. It is like hitting two birds with one stone. You get to eat nutritiously and keep your oral hygiene. Other fibrous veggies and fruits also have the same benefits like broccoli and celery.

What’s more, apple is a bone builder. On top of their silicon and vitamin C content, these fruits also have a polyphenol called phlorizin, which has been proven to lessen inflammation and boost bone density.

6. Celery

Celery is a nutritious, dippable vegetable and a dentist’s dream. Thanks to its crunchiness, celery forces you to chew more to eat it, and in turn, it produces more saliva. You all know what more saliva production means, don’t you?

Saliva serves as your personal mouthwash. Your gums and teeth depend solely on your saliva’s nutrients to remineralize dentin and tooth enamel. That’s why it’s vital to have a constant flow of saliva to keep flushing away those excess sugars and nasty toxins.

7. Water

When it comes to your health, nothing is as essential as water. After all, it makes up at least sixty per cent of the human body. Without this precious liquid, your body would be unable to function.

But water is also crucial to your oral health. From fighting off dry mouth to helping boost tooth enamel, drinking water keeps your mouth clean, fights cavities and plaque, lowers your risk of gum disease, and even helps avoid stains.

On top of that, drinking water helps guarantee dark-coloured foods and beverages don’t leave any stains on your teeth. It washes the coloured residues these drinks and foods leave behind.

When drinking dark sodas, coffee, tea, red wine or eating blueberries, pomegranates, or tomato sauce, we recommend drinking water between bites and sips to help avoid stains.

Keeping up a great oral hygiene routine and brushing your teeth after you consume stain-causing foods can keep your teeth away from colouring.

Final Thoughts

The benefits of these seven teeth-brightening foods and drinks are gradual and very limited. They can only eliminate stains on your teeth’s outer surface, not to mention that their whitening results won’t be observed for weeks.

If you have intrinsic stains that go deeper into your enamel or need faster results, Polar Smiles Teeth Whitening Kits might help! These teeth whitening kits have hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide formulations that are 100% enamel safe, leaving your teeth looking whiter and brighter in just minutes!