{"id":17,"date":"2019-10-23T22:15:30","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T22:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2019-11-05T22:15:51","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T22:15:51","slug":"are-hot-drinks-bad-for-my-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/23\/are-hot-drinks-bad-for-my-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Pumpkin Spice Lattes Bad for Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_172566905__1568638294_45233-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin spice latte\" class=\"wp-image-18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_172566905__1568638294_45233-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_172566905__1568638294_45233-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_172566905__1568638294_45233.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As autumn approaches, hot drinks like pumpkin spice lattes\nbecome more and more popular. We want to combat the colder weather with warm\ndrinks. Unfortunately, this isn\u2019t the healthiest decision for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">pearly\nwhites<\/a>. Keep reading to learn how hot drinks are bad for your teeth, and\nwhat you can do to lessen the damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Are Hot Drinks Bad for My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main ways that hot drinks can hurt your\nteeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tooth decay: <\/strong>Plain black coffee by itself\nisn\u2019t actually all that bad in terms of causing cavities or gum disease. Of\ncourse, that changes the moment you add any sugar into the mix. Adding sugar to\ncoffee increases the beverage\u2019s stickiness, meaning it stays attached to your\nteeth for longer. This gives harmful bacteria in your mouth plenty of time to wreak\ntheir havoc on your tooth enamel. <\/li><li><strong>Sensitivity: <\/strong>Coffee is an acidic\nbeverage. That means it can, over time, wear down the enamel, or the outer layer\nof your teeth. When the enamel is weakened, it exposes the tubules in your\nteeth that are connected to your sensitive nerves. This causes a jolt of pain\nwhen you consume something hot or cold. <\/li><li><strong>Staining: <\/strong>Unfortunately, coffee is\nwell-known for its ability to stain your teeth. These stains are particularly resistant\nto brushing, even if you brush immediately after consuming this beverage. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Prevent Damage to My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to minimize damage to your pearly whites is to\nsip your coffee through a straw. It sounds weird, especially if it\u2019s hot coffee\ninstead of its iced counterpart, but your teeth will thank you. When you drink\nthrough a straw, the beverage zips right past your teeth. It doesn\u2019t even have\na chance to cause stains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to lessen damage is to always keep some water on\nhand. Drink water after consuming coffee, whether hot or iced. Water can help\nwash away leftover particles that could not only stain your teeth, but cause\ntooth decay and gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With fall right on the horizon, it can be tempting to go a\nbit overboard with hot drinks like pumpkin spice lattes. However, by following\nthe tips described earlier, you can save your pearly whites some trouble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ukti Phadnis obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine\ndegree from the University of Connecticut. Now she practices at West Hartford\nDental Group in West Hartford, CT. She strives to create a warm and comforting\npatient environment and educate her patients on their treatment, so they know\nexactly what\u2019s happening every step of the way. If you\u2019re looking for teeth\nwhitening to counteract your autumn coffee consumption, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">you can contact\nDr. Phadnis<\/a> at (860)-606-3953. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As autumn approaches, hot drinks like pumpkin spice lattes become more and more popular. We want to combat the colder weather with warm drinks. Unfortunately, this isn\u2019t the healthiest decision for your pearly whites. 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