So many times, we hear of the dangers of certain foods that are high in sugar and how bad they can be on your teeth. More often than not, these foods end up being candy, ice cream, and other high-sugar snacks that are unhealthy in general (and things that most adults don’t eat on a regular basis anyway). So yeah, we get that those aren’t good for your teeth. We learned this as kids. But one very adult treat that doesn’t get talked about nearly as much when it comes to dental health is coffee. Considering that coffee is one of the most popular drinks for adults to consume on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that it isn’t often mentioned as bad for your teeth. Why? Well, probably because no one wants to admit the truth to themselves. Anytime we’re faced with a fact about our health that challenges our everyday habits and routines, we shut down and choose to ignore the evidence. I’m here to inform you a little about why daily consumption of coffee can impact your dental health negatively over the years. And it starts with the sugars in a lot of fancier coffees and creamers. You see, drinking coffee black is your best bet when considering all the options out there. Since straight coffee is mostly devoid of sugars, you don’t have to worry nearly as much about it affecting your vulnerability to cavities and other dental issues. But when it comes to flavored coffees from major chains and creamers from the store, you’re absolutely introducing a boat load of sugars to your teeth with every cup of coffee you drink. What’s worse is that the tannins naturally found in coffee help to strip enamel from your teeth, meaning that the sugars in these coffees are much more potent at affecting your dental health for the worse. And speaking of tannins, even if you do choose to avoid most flavored coffees and creamers that are loaded in sugar, you’re still not doing your teeth any help by allowing your enamel to be stripped down over time. What ends up happening soon after is the dark color of coffee can imprint itself on your teeth. Staining is common for heavy coffee drinkers who have a subpar dental routine, meaning even dark coffee drank straight isn’t that great for your teeth over time.
Our suggestion to combat both of these problems? Try to cut back some on your coffee intake on a daily basis while also remembering to brush your teeth directly after finishing your drink.
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Genaro Stringer
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