Can’t go a morning without your caffeine fix? We totally get it! Though coffee is a big part of a lot of people's morning routines, there are important things you need to know before you think about picking up that hot cup of joe. Coffee does many different things to your mouth and oral health that you may not even realize! Though you don’t have to give up the hot beverage completely, there are things you can do to avoid further problems from drinking coffee.
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The effect it has on your dental hygiene.
Obviously the major concern when it comes to coffee is that it has the powerful ability to stain. One important thing to know about your teeth is that there are intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Coffee would go under stains that are extrinsic, which means that they can be removed. Intrinsic stains are a little different and are often caused by things like age or certain medical issues. One other major change coffee can bring to your dental health is bad breath or halitosis. This is because coffee sticks around in your mouth for a long time after you drink it. That is why it is extremely important to take extra steps to properly clean your mouth after drinking coffee.
What can I do?
Don’t worry coffee drinkers: You can still drink your favorite morning beverage and maintain a healthy smile that is just as bright. According to Healthline, dentists only recommend two cups a day at the most while doing the other whitening processes we mentioned above. Visiting your dentist twice a year will help avoid any bacteria build up or decay so that you can keep those pearly whites! To avoid bad breath, a great thing to do is try and drink your coffee through a straw. Not only does that leave less odor hanging around in your mouth, but it also leads to less stain power on your teeth!
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Fight those stains and bad breath with Novashine!
One of the best products that you can use to help get rid of stains from coffee that have already developed is Novashine’s Teeth Whitening Kit! Not only can you erase those pesky coffee stains, but you can avoid any in the future! With 6% hydrogen peroxide, our kit provides just the right amount of whitening power without causing sensitivity! Adding our kit to your nightly routine will get rid of those stains in no time! For immediate help after coffee exposure, grab a hold of our whitening pen! Our On-The-Go Whitening Pen lets you bring your whitening experience anywhere, whether that's drinking a cup at the office or running late! To help avoid bacteria growth and bad breath your coffee might cause, a swish of our Teeth Whitening Melon Mint Mouthwash can help refresh your mouth with natural ingredients. Our formula includes saltwater, a great ingredient to help kill bacteria, and refreshing mint that kicks out bad breath!