Comments on: is there a tea that won't stain my teeth?

By: Rachel's Stress Relief Ideas

Rachel's Stress Relief Ideas — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:26:48 +0000

If it was a long term issue, then I’d be more worried about it … there’s no way I could give up tea for ever.

But for a short spell like this? I think caffeine tablets are the way to go.

By: shelterrific » Blog Archive » five things we learned last week

shelterrific » Blog Archive » five things we learned last week — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:49:27 +0000

[...] 3. Tea drinkers are right to be concerned about teeth stains, though there are alternatives. PlantingOaks says: “You might try yerba mate. I’ve never tried it before, but it is supposedly a light colored highly caffeinated herb…. Another option I’ve heard to avoid staining teeth is to drink through a straw. Yes, that’s a little weird with warm beverages, but it could be an option.” Read more suggestions. [...]

By: Jaymie

Jaymie — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:20:27 +0000

I was going to suggest basically what Caroline said, mine was mostly just to brush after drinking your cup but I like her idea better

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:09:57 +0000

I wouldnt give up coffee, what I would do is buy some hydrogen Peroxide from a pharmacist and after a cuppa, stick your toothbrish in it and brush your teeth. This is what my dentist suggested. but dont brush for too long by your gums or they go a bit white over time!

By: laila

laila — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:42:02 +0000

I agree with PlantingOaks, a straw can really help! You can’t drink super hot beverages, but it could help when you really need your fix.

Green oolong (not fermented/black oolong) is my favorite green tea.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:57:35 +0000

sadly, tea stains are much more difficult to remove from teeth. My dentist just gave me that sad fact the other day.

Green tea will do the job, or an Oolong tea if you need more caffeine.

Iced anything coffee/tea with a straw will also help.

By: PlantingOaks

PlantingOaks — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:30:26 +0000

You might try yerba mate. I’ve never tried it before, but it is supposedly a light colored highly caffeinated herb. j is right that any sufficiently caffeinated ‘traditional’ tea will be dark in color.

Another option I’ve heard to avoid staining teeth is to drink through a straw. Yes, that’s a little weird with warm beverages, but it could be an option.

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:42:48 +0000

One thing you could do is take excedrin when you start getting the headache (or before). It has caffeine in it. I bring it with me when camping to avoid coffee headaches.

By: j

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:40:28 +0000

Any fermented, black tea will stain your teeth. I’ve never had green tea stain my teeth, though, but I don’t know if the caffeine content will be up to what you want. It’s done well for me.