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From turkey to pie to veggies galore, the holiday season is what we\u2019ve all been waiting for! This time of year is a favorite of many for the food, fun, and family. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, you may find yourself daydreaming about diving into your favorite seasonal treats that you\u2019ve been waiting 365 days to eat. Unfortunately, some of your favorite foods might leave unsightly stains on your smile. Continue reading to learn about some of the Thanksgiving foods that can stain your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1: Cranberry Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a Thanksgiving staple that many people can\u2019t imagine the holiday without. Unfortunately, the red pigment of this tart treat leave stains on your teeth. Additionally, the acid in it can wear down your enamel. This may make you more likely to develop cavities or may allow the yellow dentin to show through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: Pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though not all pie can stain your smile, highly pigmented ones like pumpkin and sweet potato just might. Berry pieces also have deeply colored juices that can discolor your pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Balsamic Vinegar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Salads are another common Thanksgiving food.  If your dressing of choice is balsamic vinaigrette, the zesty flavor it brings to the dish isn\u2019t the only thing you\u2019ll be getting. It may also stain your smile and put a damper on the holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4: Wine, Tea, Coffee, and Cola<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, there are also a ton of common holiday drinks that can leave stains on your beam. Coffee, tea, cola, and red wine are a few examples. Darkly colored juices, punches, or mixed alcoholic drinks will have a similar impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Fix Dental Staining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, if your teeth do become stained from Thanksgiving foods, there are ways to fix it. A few examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n