Can I drink grape juice while wearing braces?

Question

i LOOVE grape juice and i hate drinking through a straw so im wondering will grape juice stain my teeth and leave those white squares when i get them taken off?

Answer 1

It is doubtful that it will make your teeth so purple that it will be noticeable when you get the braces taken off.

Although there are pigments called anthocyanins, that are present in the cell vacuole (big scientific word) of the grape. Anthocyanins change color with the pH (acidity). Anthocyanins are ALSO antioxidants (Buzz word for all that is good and healthy) and are considered beneficial in the human diet.

My advice is to drink grape juice and do not worry about the color of your teeth. Brush twice a day and you should be fine.

Depending on how long you have your braces on, there will likely be some white spots on your teeth no matter what you eat or drink.The good news is that Crest and others are doing great things with whitening kits. I have used Crest white strips and was amazed at how easily and painlessly they worked to brighten my teeth in a few days.

Good luck with your Braces! I Hope that you have wonderful straight and bright smile and enjoy the grape juice!