Dentist reveals common Christmas mistake people make that causes their teeth to turn yellow

If you were enjoying Christmas then you might want to make sure you remembered your dental hygiene.

In between several rounds of culinary feasts, watching the new Wallace and Gromit and crying over the last-ever Gavin and Stacey, you probably had a decent amount to drink too.

Don't worry, many of us enjoy a bit of the finer stuff in life during Christmas, because if you can't push the boat out at this time of year when can you?

However, a dentist has warned that one of the most popular drinks at Christmas is really bad for your teeth, and you'll be upset to learn that it's something you won't want to stop drinking.

"Mmmm, lovely. Do your teeth feel a bit funny?" (Getty Stock Image)

Sorry folks, but apparently Prosecco is the sort of thing dentists wouldn't recommend you try.

Dr Nyree Whitley, chief clinical officer for mydentist, explained why the drink was not good for your teeth and could play a part in turning them yellow.

She said: "I'm afraid I have some bad news for Prosecco lovers - while an enjoyable festive tipple, the acidity in Prosecco can damage your enamel and could, in turn, lead to discolouration."

You might have spent the day quaffing Buck's fizz and felt a bit tingly in your teeth while doing so, that'll be the acid eating into the enamel that keeps them protected.

The dentist recommended either cutting down on the Prosecco intake or drinking it through a straw, and advised people not to brush their teeth immediately after drinking the stuff as that could just scrub the acid around your mouth and do more damage.

Instead, she suggested waiting at least 30 minutes after drinking to clean your teeth.

You probably don't want your teeth turning yellow (Getty Stock Image)

On the other hand, Christmas is now over so you along with your nearest and dearest have likely polished off most of the Prosecco you bought for the big day.

If there's any left then heed the advice of the dentist, especially since the other leftovers you'll be scoffing are unlikely to be much good for your teeth either.

That chocolate Yule Log that only three people had a slice from can't sit around forever, it'll need to be eaten along with the leftover turkey and various trimmings that didn't quite get eaten.

Just remember to be aware of what foods contain acid that'll give your tooth enamel a real pummelling.

It'd be a shame to start the new year with your teeth turning a shade yellower.