According to media reports, while there were less than 10,000 places for coffee on the streets 10 years ago, there are now over 22,000 places and this number is growing rapidly.
We all fell in love with this social aspect of coffee shops. Meeting friends for a good chat or working from a laptop, going on a casual date or heading out for a hot drink and a break from shopping are now legitimate ways to spend a few hours in an afternoon.
The only problem is you don’t go to the cafe for a glass of water or herbal tea. Instead, we’re drawn to macchiatos, syrup-packed lattes, creamy frappuccinos, watery iced tea cooler drinks.
These drinks certainly taste great, but they can also be pretty bad for your teeth.
Spotting
One problem with consuming too much tea or coffee is spotting. The components of coffee will stain the teeth in the long run and cause a cosmetic problem later on. This can be avoided by sucking on your coffee with a straw or avoiding tea and coffee most of the time. If your teeth are already stained from coffee consumption and you need professional treatment besides whitening your teeth by several shades, your dentist also has cosmetic teeth whitening options.
Candy
One of the most worrying aspects of coffee from coffee shops is the sugar they contain. Various reports have suggested that the luxury drinks available may contain more sugar than a can of ‘full-fat’ cola. It’s not hard to see how much sugar can be found in some drinks served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and marshmallows. Unfortunately, some of the sugars in coffee are hidden. Some coffee shops may claim that there are naturally occurring sugars in some beverages, but in reality these sugars still accumulate. Unfortunately, over time, excessive sugar consumption can lead to significant health problems, including oral health problems such as tooth decay.
How to Avoid Dental Problems from Coffee Shop Drinks
The best thing you can do is avoid most sugary drinks except once in a while. Instead, opt for herbal teas, ales, unsweetened syrups, or lattes or cappuccinos with none of the sugary syrups added. Try to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the reason you’re there.
Take Care of Your Dental Health!
If drinking too much sugar has damaged your teeth, your dentist can identify any damage and take action to treat it quickly and advise you on what to do next. You may not have noticed how much sugar you consume and how it affects your teeth. Regular dental checkups can provide rapid detection of dental problems caused by your diet and then action to advise you on changing these habits and ensuring the problem doesn’t get worse.
