{"id":199,"date":"2011-08-28T21:47:25","date_gmt":"2011-08-29T02:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2011-08-28T21:47:25","modified_gmt":"2011-08-29T02:47:25","slug":"ask-dr-corbitt-what%e2%80%99s-the-deal-with-coffee-and-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/ask-dr-corbitt-what%e2%80%99s-the-deal-with-coffee-and-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Dr. Corbitt: What\u2019s the deal with coffee and tea?"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt<\/a> we know most folks enjoy a hot-brewed coffee or tea in the morning, followed by a cola (or more coffee) in the afternoon. But what many don\u2019t know is that both coffee and tea are especially tough on your teeth, because tannic acid (the substance that makes the dark color) etches into the pits and grooves of tooth enamel, and can stain your pearly whites brown.<\/p>\n

So, if you can\u2019t give up that morning cup o\u2019joe, what can you do? Dr. Corbitt and team suggest rinsing with a glass of water after every cup. If you enjoy iced coffee or tea, drink your beverage with a straw so that tannins don\u2019t make contact with your front upper and lower teeth. Even if you\u2019re not a big coffee drinker, we encourage you to swish and swallow some water at the end of each meal. Water, after all, helps neutralize acids left in your mouth after eating and also reduces cavity-causing bacteria.<\/p>\n

Dr. Corbitt and our staff also invite you to visit our convenient Fort Worth office for whitening options<\/a>. To learn more about cosmetic dentistry options at our office, please visit our website, ask us on Facebook<\/a> or give us a call!
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