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Coffee vs. Soda: Which Stains Teeth More?
Monday, January 10th, 2011
Both coffee and soda are well-known teeth staining culprits. Most people do not brush their teeth after drinking dark drinks, and leaving drinks like coffee, soda, tea, and wine on your teeth will accelerate staining. Zoom! tooth whitening can remove the staining effects of these drinks, dramatically brightening your smile.
Coffee and Soda Cause Tooth Decay and Discoloration
Soda contains caramel coloring, sugar, and phosphoric acid among other ingredients. Coffee also has a dark color as well as a high acid content. Coffee and Soda slowly degrade the enamel layer, exposing the vulnerable dentin layer underneath. The color of dentin is naturally yellow, so decayed enamel can lead to yellowing of the teeth.
The acid in soda slowly dissolves the calcium in the enamel that protects your teeth. Without calcium, your enamel becomes soft, and bacteria can easily attack your teeth causing tooth decay. Soda also contains high amounts of sugar that severely accelerates tooth decay. The caramel coloring in soda will darken and dull your teeth if not removed immediately by brushing and flossing.
Coffee and soda affect your teeth in the same manner and both can severely stain your teeth. It is important to drink both coffee and soda in moderation to reduce the affects of staining. If your teeth have been stained by coffee, soda, or other factors, Dr. Sands provides his Los Angeles patients with Zoom! tooth whitening treatments to correct discoloration of teeth.
By visiting Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Dr. Sands for routine dental checkups and professional teeth cleaning, the stains on your teeth can be removed along with harmful bacteria, plaque, and tartar that lead to tooth decay.
To learn more about Zoom! tooth whitening in the Los Angeles area, please contact your LA cosmetic dentist at Kevin Sands, D.D.S. Cosmetic Dentistry
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