Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to gather with friends and family and enjoy a delicious meal, but the chemicals that cause dental stains don’t take time off for the holidays. Many traditional Thanksgiving favorites are heavy with pigments, tannins, and dyes that can leave unsightly stains on your teeth, and removing them may require special treatments from your dentist. Since it’s better to prevent problems than to have to deal with them, here’s a brief guide to how you can protect your teeth from discoloration during this annual turkey dinner.
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