This Beverly Hills Dental specialist can tell you about the effects that coffee has on your teeth and help you correct any damage already done. 

Many people start their day with a hot cup of coffee for a boost in spirit and energy. Whether it be a dark americano or a light latte, your teeth may be at risk. There are a few dental disadvantages that come with indulging in the caffeine bean. The effects that coffee has on your oral health happen over time and can be treated, but you should still be wary about daily consumption. The Beverly Hill dental specialists at Dean Salo Dental surgery offers advice to reduce your dental stress about how coffee can be detrimental to your oral health. 

Bacteria

One goal when it comes to oral health is the insurance that your enamel stays strong. Like any consumable that isn’t water, coffee can cause decay from substances left over in the mouth. Depending on what type of coffee you drink, the high sugar content can also cause decay over time. This goes for both artificial and natural sugars that come with consuming coffee beans.

Discoloration

The brown tent in coffee can stick to the teeth. After a certain amount of time of consuming it, it becomes difficult to get the teeth back to their original white color no matter how much you brush. This yellowish tent becomes more prominent over time and on some occasions, influences teeth whitening which involves chemicals that are also harmful to tooth enamel.

Halitosis (Bad Breath)

This is the dental term for unpleasant odor when exhaling. It arises from poor oral health habits and consistent drinking of coffee without proper management. Coffee is dehydrating for the body and causes the mouth to dry out throughout the day. Lack of saliva, which breaks down starches in the mouth, is part of the cause on top of the high bacteria production rate in coffee because of high sulfur content. 

 

ABOUT DEAN SALO

Dr. Dean Salo is very experienced in the field of dentistry having over 25 years of experience in the profession. He specializes in everything from complex dental implants to simple dental checkups. He has a passion for dentistry and providing highly individualized care for all of his patients. For more information about Dr. Dean Salo, visit his website or his office at 6222 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 102 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323.933.2400).