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" While you&amp;#039;re chowing down at all the BBQ&amp;#039;s this summer, be sure to be on the lookout for foods that could really mess up your pearly whites! You probably already know that chugging coffee can turn your teeth a nasty brownish color, but there are way more culprits that can do even worse damage to your mouth. Celebrity Dentists Dr. Golub-Evans and Dr. Layliev from the New York Center for Cosmetic Denistry told Seventeen what to avoid this summer \u2014 a few will surprise you!  BBQ Sauce - This delicious topping seems to be on everything in the summer, but it can really do a number on your teeth if you aren&amp;#039;t careful! The stickiness of barbeque sauce helps food get stuck between your teeth (not a good look if you&amp;#039;re trying to snag an after dinner smooch!), so make sure you floss after every meal! Lemonade - While instantly refreshing, lemonade can actually cause a sour experience for your teeth. Lemons are super acidic, which can put you at risk for tooth erosion, a condition where the thin, protective layer of enamel slowly wears away from your teeth. Not to mention, the acid in lemon juice can irritate your gums and soften your tooth enamel! Blueberry Pie - If you go out picking blueberries in the summer, you&amp;#039;ll usually come home with purple fingertips in addition to your tasty new snack. Well, even baked into a scrumptious pie, blueberries can stain your teeth the same violet hue, so you should chase your slice with a glass of water!  Salad Dressing - Most people don&amp;#039;t love the idea of munching on plain lettuce, but be careful! Many salad dressing use vinegar and sugar for flavor, which can lead to tooth decay if you have too much. Check the label before dousing your next summer salad, or try adding exciting toppings, like different cheeses, fruits, and nuts to make it more flavorful! Chlorine - Ok, this obviously isn&amp;#039;t something you&amp;#039;d eat on purpose, but your teeth are bound to come in contact with it while you&amp;#039;re swimming in the pool this summer! Overly chlorinated swimming pools can wear away enamel and bonded restorations (like fillings on cavities!). So, if swimming is your summer exercise of choice, you should definitely consider a mouth guard to protect your brilliant smile!  Do you have any other tips to keep your teeth healthy? Sound off in the comments! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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