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Drinking through a straw, rinsing your mouth with water or chewing gum after drinking coffee can help reduce the risk of yellow teeth.
The tannin content in coffee can easily discolor teeth if consumed regularly. In addition, the high acidity in coffee also weakens tooth enamel. Drinking too much coffee without knowing how to take care of it can damage and easily cause tooth decay. Dr. Tyler Hales, owner of Facer Hales Parker Dental Clinic in California, said: "When you drink coffee, it is better to drink it quickly, simply because the longer the coffee stays on your teeth, the more acidic the environment becomes." Dentists also recommend the following ways to protect your teeth when drinking coffee.
Drink coffee with a straw
While this isn't the most enjoyable way to enjoy your coffee, it can help reduce the amount of time the beverage spends with your teeth, which can help reduce plaque and stains.
Using a straw reduces the amount of coffee your teeth come into contact with.
Drink plenty of water
After drinking coffee, you should rinse your mouth and drink plenty of water to dilute the acidity of the coffee and wash away the coffee residue on the surface of your teeth, avoiding leaving it on your teeth for too long, which can quickly cause your teeth to become dull and yellow. Drinking plenty of water after drinking coffee is also a way to reduce the side effects of this drink such as dry skin, insomnia, etc.
Tyler Hales also noted that you should not brush your teeth immediately after drinking coffee, you should wait at least 10-15 minutes because the acid softens the enamel, so applying force at this time can cause a lot of damage.
Chew sugar-free gum
Chewing gum causes more saliva to be secreted, helping to neutralize and balance the oral environment.
"The purpose of sugar-free gum is to activate the salivary glands. So the more saliva you have, the easier it is to neutralize the oral environment. You can also eat fruits like apples or bananas to counteract the acidity of coffee, but avoid acidic fruits like oranges and grapefruits," the dentist analyzed.
According to Ngoisao.net
