As I sit here and drink a morning coffee I can’t help but wonder what all this drink is doing to my mouth. I mean, I love the taste of a little coconut milk in my coffee as a natural creamer, and I enjoy the boost in energy and mood that a single cup brings to my day (though I really don’t prefer any more than a single cup in a day). But what about everything else that’s happening? Perhaps the “bad” things, as you could refer to them. What are those doing to my mouth every time I drink a coffee or other hot drink? As much as we love our hot drinks during the all times of the year, our dental health can suffer from drinking too many of these drinks. It’s important to consider these risks as you continue to consume your coffee like it’s going out of style. Still, keep it in moderation and you can avoid the following. Stains This is a big reason I avoid coffee more than once a day. Green tea helps me to still have a warm drink that brings some energy to my morning, yet it won't’ stain my teeth and it has healthy antioxidants. On the other hand, coffee and dark teas will absolutely stain your teeth over time, even if it’s little by little. Damage will be done to your teeth
Truthfully,coffee isn’t that bad on your teeth by any means. The chemical makeup is better than you would think for your teeth. But what happens when you add sugar to your teeth is these compounds get worse all together and are quite negative. The main reason this is so bad is because coffee tends to stick to your teeth because some of its staining particles, which allows other sugar in the coffee to stick to your teeth as well. This, as you may have guessed, is the perfect recipe for plaque. Other hot drinks like cider and hot chocolate pretty much have sugars you can’t get rid of, so they’re equally as bad or even worse. In all, moderation is key with any sugary drinks and hot drinks that may stain. So long as you have control over the things you like and don’t let a coffee addiction (especially a Starbucks coffee addiction) take place, you’re good to go. That’s all it takes! Be healthy, drink what you like, and learn to clean your teeth right.
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The new year is upon us! And with a new year coming in, new things are on the horizon for everyone. Perhaps you think of a new year as a time to reset your life and do all the right things you’ve been putting off. Or maybe you think of it as a time to rethink your lifestyle and consider others. No matter what you end up thinking, there’s one thing for sure: everyone loves to use it for resolutions and knocking out their own personal goals. And honestly, I can’t blame those people. It’s a good method to get in the habit of trying new things, cleaning up old messes, and tackling new goals. It’s that yearly renewal we all need to keep things fresh and interesting while also tidying up our lives in many aspects. For me, I’m choosing to look at my financial situation with a more mature and responsible perspective in order to tackle debt, invest in some low-risk accounts, and cut back on spending on things I simply don’t need. But I’m also taking this moment to focus on my health, too. Considering that your health is indirectly tied to your financial situation, it’s important to focus on both if you’re going to hone in on one. So this year, I’ll be making the effort to restore my gumline. It’s not that it’s currently bad by any means, so I think using the word restore is poor word choice on my part. Nonetheless, my gums are known to bleed from time to time, and I know this is an early sign of gingivitis. While that can sound scary to some, it’s affected over half of the American population at some point or another, and it’s always reversible if caught early enough. My plan for this year? Floss every single day. That’s the number one goal of mine for my health, and to back it up, I want to get a water pick in order to bust out any plaque along my gumlines that may be hampering my oral health. So long as you have a plan in mind for your goals for the new year, you can achieve them. The problem is, so many people say they have a resolution, they write it down, and then they never follow through because there was no actual plan set on achieving that goal. It’s the missing link in new year’s resolutions for everyone who ends up giving up on their goals.
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