By Martin
Giniger, D.M.D., Ms.D., Ph.D., F.I.C.D.
Most Americans view Memorial Day the unofficial kick-off for
summer and that also means that barbecue season officially begins. Eighty
percent of all U.S. households own a grill or smoker. And 97 percent of
grill owners used their grill most in the summer and on Memorial Day.
Yes, Americans love their summer-time cooking, but some of those
favorite foods served at a backyard get-together can wreak havoc on your
white teeth. Here's a list of summer foods that can stain your teeth and
how to avoid it:
BBQ SAUCE
You can't have those luscious BBQ meats without the sauce but sauces that are dark, sticky and hot are considered the worst for your teeth. First they are dark which of course stains. Then they are sticky which makes it harder to get the sauce off of your teeth and to top it off, BBQ sauces are hot which is worse for staining because it penetrates more deeply. You can combat the staining of dark sauces by using Power Swabs® Stain-Out Swabs immediately after your cookout is completed. Obviously it would also be great to use a Power Swabs Stain-Out Quick Stick immediately after eating.
BBQ SAUCE
You can't have those luscious BBQ meats without the sauce but sauces that are dark, sticky and hot are considered the worst for your teeth. First they are dark which of course stains. Then they are sticky which makes it harder to get the sauce off of your teeth and to top it off, BBQ sauces are hot which is worse for staining because it penetrates more deeply. You can combat the staining of dark sauces by using Power Swabs® Stain-Out Swabs immediately after your cookout is completed. Obviously it would also be great to use a Power Swabs Stain-Out Quick Stick immediately after eating.
LEMONADE and ICED TEAS
Ahhhh sweet, tangy summertime beverages. Nothing quite says summer like a tall fresh-squeezed glass of sweet lemonade or iced tea. Lemonade and iced teas taste great with many summer foods and really hits the spot when you are hot and sweaty. However, lemonade and iced teas have a lot of acid in it that can wear away the enamel on your teeth if left to sit. Your teeth can change color and even shape if the acid is left to cause erosion. Here again, Power Swabs® brushing is your teeth’s best friend. Power Swabs® is neutral pH and will quick protect and restore your enamel.
FROZEN ICES
When it is hot, people reach for popsicles and slushies for icy cold treats. However, note that any food that stains your tongue will also stain you teeth. Eat these in moderation and always use Power Swabs® afterwards.
Ahhhh sweet, tangy summertime beverages. Nothing quite says summer like a tall fresh-squeezed glass of sweet lemonade or iced tea. Lemonade and iced teas taste great with many summer foods and really hits the spot when you are hot and sweaty. However, lemonade and iced teas have a lot of acid in it that can wear away the enamel on your teeth if left to sit. Your teeth can change color and even shape if the acid is left to cause erosion. Here again, Power Swabs® brushing is your teeth’s best friend. Power Swabs® is neutral pH and will quick protect and restore your enamel.
FROZEN ICES
When it is hot, people reach for popsicles and slushies for icy cold treats. However, note that any food that stains your tongue will also stain you teeth. Eat these in moderation and always use Power Swabs® afterwards.
S'MORES
Planning on having a campfire during a Memorial Day party and cooking up some S'mores? Well, remember that gooey foods that stick to your fingers will also stick to your teeth. S'mores are sticky and contain sugar which provides a double threat to your teeth. Believe it or not, two minutes is all it takes for chocolate to begin working on your teeth. So as you can after eating s’mores, use Power Swabs® to keep those teeth shining white.
Your Memorial Day plans should not include staining or damaging your teeth. To prevent this, remember to always use Power Swabs® after eating dark, sticky food such as BBQ sauce and after sweet and sticky foods. Always pack a Power Swabs Stain-Out Quick Stick when you are planning on eating sweets; especially if you are in a place where you can't brush. Use Power Swabs to keep your teeth beautiful for Memorial Day and all summer long.
Planning on having a campfire during a Memorial Day party and cooking up some S'mores? Well, remember that gooey foods that stick to your fingers will also stick to your teeth. S'mores are sticky and contain sugar which provides a double threat to your teeth. Believe it or not, two minutes is all it takes for chocolate to begin working on your teeth. So as you can after eating s’mores, use Power Swabs® to keep those teeth shining white.
Your Memorial Day plans should not include staining or damaging your teeth. To prevent this, remember to always use Power Swabs® after eating dark, sticky food such as BBQ sauce and after sweet and sticky foods. Always pack a Power Swabs Stain-Out Quick Stick when you are planning on eating sweets; especially if you are in a place where you can't brush. Use Power Swabs to keep your teeth beautiful for Memorial Day and all summer long.
One
more important thing to remember when honoring our nation this Memorial Day:
Power Swabs are proudly 100% made and packed in the USA!
