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by Coffee on January 11th, 2005

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Does coffee or black tea stain your teeth more?

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  • by -ashley- on January 2nd, 2007

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    anything that can stain a white t shirt can stain your teeth

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  • by jenniferx on January 3rd, 2007

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    yes it does. just as bad as smoking. i don't drink coffee anymore but i smoke and i'm constantly trying teeth whitening products. i do drink a lot of earl grey tea though. i'm sure it stains badly, it's especially dark.

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  • by karlasim123 on November 30th, 2010

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    A caffeine fix is only a cup of coffee or cup of tea away. People who enjoy both may base which one they choose to drink on which stains teeth less.

    Tannin
    Many common foods and beverages contain an antioxidant called tannic acid. Also known as tannin, this chemical is a naturally occurring vegetable dye that reacts strongly with the proteins in our teeth, producing a yellowish tone with extended use.

    Types
    Some plants have more tannins than others. In the case of coffee and tea, generally the darker the beverage, the more tannin it contains, and the more it will discolor your teeth over prolonged use. For instance, black tea stains more than green tea, and dark black coffee stains more than light blend diluted with coffee creamer.

    Dentist Opinion
    The general consensus among dentists is that tea consumption makes the stain harder to remove. Which drink stains teeth darker is more of an effect of how often it is consumed. One solution to reduce how much your teeth get stained without abstaining from drinking coffee and tea is to brush your teeth immediately after drinking a cup.

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