What Causes "Spinach Teeth"


Updated 08/21/07 11:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

What Causes "Spinach Teeth"

I just ate a tasty and fresh spinach salad and my teeth feel completely funky, kinda chalky. Now this is not the first time this has happened, but this is the first time I researched the issue. First off, the term "spinach teeth" cannot yet be found in one of my favorite resources - the Urban Dictionary, but the phenomenon none the less exists. It is caused by the high quantities of oxalic Read more

Burning Question: Why Does Spinach Make Your Teeth Gritty?


Updated 03/16/12 1:56 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Why Spinach Makes Your Teeth Gritty

Not too long ago, I enjoyed my favorite steakhouse side, creamed spinach, with a reliable hunk of aged meat at the House of Prime Rib. I hadn't had the dish in a while, and when I took my first bite I instantly remembered what it felt like to have "spinach teeth" — a gritty, uncomfortable sensation that one experiences after eating spinach. Why, I wondered, does spinach leave your teeth feeling Read more

Teeth Whitening: Going to the Dentist vs. DIY


Updated 08/08/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Teeth Whitening: Dentist vs. At-Home Treatments

"Bleaching [your teeth] is probably one of the most significant changes that you can make," says Beverly Hills-based general and cosmetic dentist Dr. Arthur Glosman. "But whenever you're going to do any type of teeth whitening, it's always best to get some kind of consultation with your dentist first." However, what are the advantages of having your dentist do it as compared to doing it yourself? Read more