Many people tend to brush
their teeth after having a meal, especially a meal that included coffee or tea.
It seems like a natural next step; drink, then brush. But this isn’t a good
practice after all.
It may actually cause more
harm than help for your teeth.
The Harmful Effects of
Brushing Right After Coffee
Drinking coffee or tea not
only stains your teeth, but it can also weaken the enamel on the surface.
Brushing your teeth
immediately afterward will remove some of this weakened enamel, which makes
your teeth even more vulnerable. Teeth will become even more exposed to harmful
external forces.
Prevention
of Damage
Coffee and tea break down
the teeth’s enamel because of their acidic composition. It can take about 30
minutes after drinking coffee for the effect to wear off. Don’t brush for at
least half an hour.
Instead, drink some water
and swish it around in your mouth after consuming coffee. Water not only rinses
the coffee off the teeth, it helps to restore the flow of saliva after
consumption. (You can also chew sugar-free gum for the same effect.) Saliva can
help restore the minerals on your teeth and wash away the decay-causing acids
from coffee or tea.
Keeping
Teeth Healthy
Although the above tips
can help prevent tooth decay, it cannot stop it completely. Visit us for a
thorough cleaning of your teeth and to make sure that your enamel isn’t too
thin. Our dentists in Studio City are willing to make sure that you have
strong, healthy teeth. We can also help whiten your teeth
for a brighter smile.
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