Q: How can I keep my teeth white?

Minimize consumption of certain foods or beverages like red wine, coffee, tea, berries, soy sauce, beets, curry, and tomato sauces. Consider using a straw when drinking stain-causing beverages and rinse with water after eating colorful meals.

Practice good oral hygiene and home care by brushing after every meal and flossing once a day.

Keep up a healthy dental hygiene routine by visiting your dentist and hygienist regularly (twice a year). Ask your dentist about in-home whitening products.

Avoid smoking.

Occasionally use a whitening toothpaste, preferably without baking soda as one of its ingredients.