You like to end your day with a little wine. While you really prefer red, you’ve become accustomed to white since you’ve heard how red wine can stain your teeth. A glass of wine here and there can’t hurt too much, can it? Unfortunately, wine does have an impact on your teeth regardless of its color. Your cosmetic dentist in Fort Lauderdale shares more on this topic and what you can do about the effects of wine on your teeth.
How Does White Wine Affect My Teeth?
Most of us tend to give red wine the bad reputation when it comes to teeth because it’s known for leaving a purplish red color on your pearly whites and can contribute to staining and discoloration over time. Perhaps white wine is a better choice?
The truth is that many white wines are actually worse for your teeth because of their high acid content. Acids are what erode enamel causing cavities and other damage to your teeth.
Certain white wines such as Prosecco provide a triple threat to your teeth because they combine carbon dioxide, or bubbles, high acidity, and sugar. This is a combination that rivals soda on its harmful effects on your teeth.
How to Combat the Effects of Wine
Other than drinking your wine through a straw to protect your teeth, your cosmetic dentist has some solutions if your teeth suffer the consequences of enjoying wine on a regular basis.
For the staining that goes along with red wine, teeth whitening can be an efficient and cost effective treatment to restore the shine and brightness to your smile. Some whitening treatments can even be done in the comfort of your own home with trays customized to fit your teeth.
If you should experience cavities or the more severe damage to your teeth that white wine can cause, your dentist can restore your teeth with tooth colored restorations. Whether you just need a small filling, or a crown to replace your tooth, your dentist will use high quality materials such as composite resin or porcelain that can be custom shaded to blend seamlessly with your smile.
Contact Your Cosmetic Dentist to Learn More
If you find that it’s hard to give up on your nightly glass of wine, you can rest assured knowing that your dentist can help restore your teeth if the wine takes its toll.
About Pearl White Dentistry
Dr. Natalia Benda-Celenski has been providing patients in Fort Lauderdale with exceptional dental care for over 15 years now. Her reputation has been built over the years based on her friendly and caring demeanor and the high quality dentistry she provides.
Would you like to contact Dr. Natalia? She can be reached through her website, or by calling 954-491-8812.