Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world.

It is also the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. Beer is brewed from cereal grains—most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), and rice are also used. During the brewing process, fermentation of the starch sugars in the wort produces ethanol and carbonation in the resulting beer. Most modern beer is brewed with hops, which add bitterness and other flavours and act as a natural preservative and stabilizing agent.

Other flavoring agents such as grit, herbs, or fruits may be included or used instead of hops. In commercial brewing, the natural carbonation effect is often removed during processing and replaced with forced carbonation.

Beer is one of the most popular drinks. Thousands or even millions of people in the world have drunk it. In addition, interest in craft beers is growing more each day, as breweries and local microbreweries keep cropping up. With all this interest in beer, many people are asking the question. Then does beer cause discoloration of teeth? But apparently not all types can cause tooth discoloration, and here are some types of beer and the risk of tooth discoloration

Light Beers

Light Beers is a beer (usually a Pilsner) that is reduced in alcohol content or in calories compared to regular beers. Light beers may be chosen by beer drinkers who wish to manage their alcohol consumption or their calorie intake. However, they are sometimes criticised for being less flavourful than full-strength beers, or for tasting or actually being watered down.

The good news is that light-colored beers, such as Budweiser or Coors, will probably not stain your teeth. Also, a cold light beer is often more refreshing during the hot summer months than a heavier, dark beer anyway.

Dark Beers

Dark beers are usually brewed from a pale malt or lager malt base with a small proportion of darker malt added to achieve the desired shade. Other colourants—such as caramel—are also widely used to darken beers. Very dark beers, such as stout, use dark or patent malts that have been roasted longer. Some have roasted unmalted barley. In contrast, heavier, darker-colored beers such as Guinness, many of which are crafted with black patent malt or roasted barley, may indeed stain the teeth — especially if you drink these types of beers regularly.

To help avoid tooth discoloration, you can try drinking your dark beer with a straw. If that sounds silly, at least rinse out your mouth after you drink a dark beer; or, if you can, brush your teeth.

Improving the Look of Beer-Stained Teeth

If you cannot give up your favorite dark-colored beers or already have visibly stained teeth, you can follow some ways to naturally whiten your teeth.

• Brush With Baking Soda

Baking soda has natural whitening properties, which is why it’s a popular ingredient in commercial toothpaste. It’s a mild abrasive that can help scrub away surface stains on teeth. Additionally, baking soda creates an alkaline environment in your mouth, which prevents bacteria from growing. This is not a remedy that will whiten your teeth overnight, but you should notice a difference in the appearance of your teeth over time. Science has not yet proven that brushing with plain baking soda will whiten your teeth, but several studies show that toothpaste with baking soda has a significant whitening effect.

One study found that toothpastes containing baking soda were significantly more effective at removing yellow stains from teeth than standard toothpastes without baking soda. The higher the concentration of baking soda, the greater the effect. Furthermore, a review of five studies found that toothpastes containing baking soda removed plaque from teeth more effectively than non-baking soda toothpastes.

To use this remedy, mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 teaspoons of water and brush your teeth with the paste. You can do this a few times per week. You can buy baking soda at a grocery store or find it online.

• Use Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries as a disinfectant and natural cleaning product. Acetic acid, which is the main active ingredient in apple cider vinegar, effectively kills bacteria.

The antibacterial property of vinegar is what makes it useful for cleaning your mouth and whitening your teeth. One study performed on cow teeth found that apple cider vinegar does have a bleaching effect on teeth. However, they also found that vinegar may soften the teeth.

The acetic acid in vinegar has the potential to erode the enamel on your teeth. For this reason, you should not use apple cider vinegar every day. You should also limit the amount of time that apple cider vinegar is in contact with your teeth. To use it as a mouthwash, dilute it with water and swish it around in your mouth for several minutes. Make sure to rinse your mouth with plain water afterwards.

• Use Fruits and Vegetables

A diet high in fruits and vegetables may be good for both your body and your teeth. While they’re no substitute for brushing your teeth, crunchy, raw fruits and vegetables can help rub plaque away as you chew. In particular, strawberries and pineapple are two fruits that have been claimed to help whiten your teeth.