{"id":663,"date":"2014-04-20T10:42:49","date_gmt":"2014-04-20T17:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goosecreekdental.com\/?p=649"},"modified":"2014-04-20T10:42:49","modified_gmt":"2014-04-20T17:42:49","slug":"red-vs-white-wine-teeth-whitening-assassins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/red-vs-white-wine-teeth-whitening-assassins\/","title":{"rendered":"Red vs. White Wine – Teeth Whitening Assassins!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"RedA Bottle of Red or a Bottle of White?<\/b><\/p>\n

According to Billy Joel, \u201cit all depends on your appetite.\u201d If you are enjoying a juicy steak, a bottle of pinot noir or cabernet might be just the ticket. On the other hand, you should probably reach for a sauvignon blanc if you\u2019ve got a plate of tilapia with butter sauce in front of you. But which wine pairs best with teeth?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all heard that red wine will cause stained teeth, but Drs. Barganier, and Zuffi would like to set the record straight, so Goose Creek residents can make informed choices. New research has shown that red wine protects your teeth and white wine may damage them. <\/b>If you\u2019re concerned with stains on your teeth, call Carolina Complete Dental today to discuss teeth whitening<\/a> in Goose Creek.
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Red to the rescue<\/b><\/p>\n

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The next time you pick a white wine over a red to avoid the noticeable discoloration, think twice, because looks can deceive. Emerging studies conducted all over the world have turned conventional wisdom on its head. Research now suggests that the very discoloration that gives red wine a bad reputation may be guarding your teeth and secretly improving your oral health. On the other hand, it turns out that white wine actually weakens teeth, paving the way for stains, acidic damage, and potentially even more problems.<\/p>\n

The facts and how to use them
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Anybody that drinks a glass of red wine and visits a mirror will notice their teeth are slightly less white than they use to be, but your eyes don\u2019t tell you the whole story. According to scientists at Italy\u2019s Pavia University, red wine prevents certain cavity-causing bacteria from sticking to teeth. If that\u2019s not enough, researchers from Lavel University in Quebec found that red wine might actually reverse the effects of gum disease<\/a> and keep it from forming in the future.<\/p>\n

As for white wine, the story is a little different. New York University College of Dentistry researchers found that white wine attacks and dissolves a thin, protective coating around teeth. The result is a rougher tooth that is more susceptible to stains from coffee, tea, and damage from acidic foods and beverages. In addition, Mainz, Germany\u2019s Johannes Gutenberg University reports that the factor of damage increases with exposure, meaning the longer time spent drinking and more often you drink it, the more your teeth suffer.<\/p>\n

So how do you protect yourself? Here are some tips for drinking reds and whites:<\/b><\/p>\n