If you drink coffee, cola, or red wine or eat a diet heavy in foods with bold colors like tomatoes, saffron, or berries, you may be noticing evidence of it on your teeth. Items like these may contain artificial or natural colors or chemical compounds called tannins, which are found in the bark, leaves, and seeds of many plants. These impart a bitter or astringent quality to the food or drink, but unfortunately, they can also leave behind stains and discoloration, too. If you’re seeing the signs of a colorful diet in your smile, here’s what you can do to fix it!
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