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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