{"id":45,"date":"2019-09-20T17:48:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T17:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2019-09-20T17:49:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T17:49:00","slug":"hot-drinks-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/20\/hot-drinks-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"This Pumpkin Spice Season, Protect Your Teeth From Hot Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For\nmost people, autumn is all about getting in the mood for the holidays, taking\nfamily trips to the pumpkin patch, and fighting off the chilly weather with hot\ndrinks. The last thing you\u2019re probably thinking about is how all the coffee,\ntea, and hot chocolate you\u2019re drinking to keep you warm is impacting your oral health.\nWhile hot drinks aren\u2019t always bad for your teeth, there are some precautionary\nmeasures you could put into practice so they cause less damage. Here are some tips you\ncan follow to keep your oral health in tip-top shape<\/a> this pumpkin spice season.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Add Milk to Your Coffee to Remineralize Enamel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can hardly stand the bitterness of coffee or\nespresso, but don\u2019t want to ruin your teeth, you can add milk. White dairy\nproducts are a great way to strengthen your enamel. This moo-gnificent liquid\ncan even prevent tannins from attaching to your teeth and causing\ndiscoloration.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ditch Sugary Additions Like Flavored Syrups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to throw drinking coffee out altogether to\nkeep your oral health in great shape. In fact, recent research has even found\nthat roasted coffee beans can prevent cavities. It\u2019s the sugary syrups and\nadditions that make it enjoyable that are the problem. These can attach to your\nteeth, encouraging harmful oral bacteria to accumulate and cause decay. So,\ninstead of risking oral health problems, it\u2019s best to just ditch the sugar and\nsyrup altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switch to Green and Herbal Teas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your choice of beverage is black tea, and you don\u2019t want\nyour teeth to become severely stained, it\u2019s time to make the switch to green\nand herbal teas. These don\u2019t contain as many tannins and even have\nanti-inflammatory properties. Plus, according to a study published in 2016,\ngreen tea can protect against common oral health problems like cavities, gum\ndisease, and bad breath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Hot Chocolate Altogether<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no surprise that hot chocolate is packed with sugar,\nand there\u2019s really no way to get around that fact. Instead of using a powder to\nmake your hot chocolate, you can consider using a sugar-free recipe at home.\nAlthough it may not be as convenient, your pearly whites will thank you for it\nby remaining cavity-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink Plenty of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the fall, the last drink you think about reaching for\nis a glass of cold water. However, it\u2019s important that you stay hydrated and routinely\nrinse your mouth of bacteria, plaque, and sugar buildup. For a new autumn\nfavorite, try drinking hot water with some honey and a little bit of lemon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a Straw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To avoid needing professional teeth whitening treatment come\nsummer, try using a straw to drink any beverages that are rich in tannins. This\ncan prevent the liquid from coming into direct contact with your pearly whites,\ncausing surface stains to appear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are hot drinks bad for your teeth? Not necessarily, but\nthere are certain precautionary measures you can take to make them better <\/em>for\nyour teeth. With these tips, you can enjoy pumpkin spice season without having\nto worry about having an unwanted holiday surprise of oral health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Cale Beasley started his career as a dental assistant\nand has worked with an array of patients. He is passionate about providing the\nhighest quality of individualized dental care possible and establishing\ntrusting and long-lasting relationships with his patients. He offers\ncomprehensive care from everything like a routine checkup and cleaning to\nInvisalign orthodontic treatment. For questions or to schedule an appointment,\nvisit Littleton Dental Studio\u2019s website<\/a> or call 303-794-1707.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For most people, autumn is all about getting in the mood for the holidays, taking family trips to the pumpkin patch, and fighting off the chilly weather with hot drinks. The last thing you\u2019re probably thinking about is how all the coffee, tea, and hot chocolate you\u2019re drinking to keep you warm is impacting your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHot Drinks | Protect Your Teeth This Pumpkin Spice Season | Dentist<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"During fall, do you regularly enjoy hot drinks like coffee and hot chocolate to warm you up? 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