Tag: Staining

After a dental cleaning, most dental experts recommend waiting a specific period before consuming certain beverages to allow any applied fluoride to set and to prevent staining. The answer to how long to drink after cleaning is not one-size-fits-all, but depends on the type of procedure you underwent.

According to a study published in the *International Journal of Dental Hygiene*, adding milk to tea significantly reduces its ability to stain teeth. This is due to a fascinating chemical interaction between the proteins in milk and the bitter compounds known as tannins. So, does milk get rid of tannins? The answer is a bit more complex than a simple 'yes' or 'no'.