Keep teeth pearly white! Rinse your mouth after eating or drinking acidic foods or beverages like tomato sauce or coffee.

Highly acidic foods like soda and sweets can taint your pearly whites and leave them prone to discoloration (and decay). The acid left behind on enamel allows pigments to penetrate deeper into your teeth, which can increase your teeth’s susceptibility to stains.

Major players in the tooth-staining business: spaghetti sauce, cola, coffee, tea, soy sauce and deep pigmented fruits and veggies like beets and berries. Drink a glass of water or rinse your mouth after eating. Also, sipping milk with your dish can help neutralize the acid and protect teeth from damage.