Coffee and teeth: how to avoid yellowness and not harm the enamel

Without any doubt, coffee grounds are a coloring agent. With its help, they change the shade of hair and fabrics, and artists even manage to paint pictures. It is not surprising that coffee lovers develop coffee stains on their teeth after a while. True, it is still possible to avoid such problems. To do this, you just need to know a few tricks to prevent changes in the shade of tooth enamel.

Does coffee make teeth yellow?

All people's teeth turn yellow, but for everyone the process occurs with different intensity. The degree of pigment penetration depends on the following factors:

Smoothness and density of the enamel layer of teeth. People have different densities of tooth enamel. These properties are inherited. Some people have smooth enamel to which nothing sticks. Others have a porous, rough surface that traps pigments, causing brown or yellow spots to quickly appear. Therefore, people can safely and without restrictions drink the drink, but others cannot afford it.
Content of organic acids in the drink. There is evidence that some varieties contain more organic acids, which destroy enamel and dentin. This is what makes Robusta different. Mocha and Arabica contain much less of this substance. For lovers of the Robusta variety, the enamel darkens faster.
Number of cups drunk per day. To prevent your teeth from changing color, you should drink no more than two cups of black coffee daily and take regular care of your oral cavity.

Many people have naturally yellowish teeth, and the pigments contained in coffee enhance it. Smoking along with drinking coffee increases the rate of darkening of the enamel.

How to remove coffee stains from teeth at home

The best prevention of the formation of coffee plaque and tartar is comprehensive regular oral hygiene.

Daily Cleaning

Using a brush is a great way to mechanically remove accumulated plaque before it turns to tartar. Cleaning should be done at least twice a day, and, if possible, after each significant meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

There should be about 20 movements for each tooth. First, clean the outer side of plaque: turn the brush in the direction from the gums to the cutting edge, then polish the enamel in a circular motion. Then move on to the chewing surface and the inner edge of the lateral teeth. After everything, clean your tongue and rinse your mouth thoroughly. This procedure will not only get rid of plaque, but also prevent the appearance of stones.

Dental floss

Thread (floss) will help remove deposits in places that are difficult for a brush to reach. Stretch it between your index fingers and carefully insert it into the space between the teeth, removing plaque with progressive movements.

Toothpaste

To make daily removal of plaque and yellowness as effective as possible, use specialized pastes. For example, “ASEPTA PLUS” COFFEE AND TOBACCO. It will help maintain a white smile, eliminate the negative effects of smoking and drinking coffee, and provide fresh breath.

Advantages of ASEPTA PLUS:

Highly active abrasives will carefully and effectively whiten enamel, giving long lasting results.
plant extracts will speed up the recovery process and soothe the gums;
fragrances will make your breath fresh.

Why do stains appear on teeth?

It’s not just this drink that causes stains on your teeth. Black tea, red wine, colored soda and fruit juices have the same properties. If the enamel is healthy and smooth, then dark spots practically do not form. Pigments are deposited in porous enamel, as well as in its chips and cracks. For this reason, spots appear. Freeze-dried coffee has a greater coloring effect compared to natural coffee. If your teeth have darkened, then it’s time to think about their health and see a dentist to strengthen the enamel.

Why doesn't brushing your teeth remove plaque?

Deletes. Just not completely, but about 85%. Over time, micro-scratches still appear on the enamel, where plaque settles, and in addition, there are always hard-to-reach places that are not so easy to clean, and most people are too lazy to do this.

It is important to choose the right toothpaste. Some manufacturers produce stronger products specifically for removing stains from coffee and cigarettes. Soft mass-market options or gentle pastes for sensitive teeth often simply cannot cope with removing yellowness. If you drink 1-2 cups of coffee a day, just try to choose a suitable specialized toothpaste, and you will soon notice that your teeth will become whiter (if they really turned yellow from coffee).

Is coffee harmful to teeth or is it just a cosmetic defect?

The drink itself is not harmful. On the contrary, the substances contained in it suppress the activity of bacteria that cause caries. But this only applies to natural and unsweetened coffee. Sugar has a negative effect on enamel. It creates a nutrient medium for the proliferation of carious microorganisms. The drink is usually drunk hot. And high temperatures adversely affect the integrity of the enamel, forming microcracks. Also, the negative effect increases with temperature changes. Therefore, it is not advisable to drink coffee with ice cream, wash it down with cold water, or drink it outside in cold weather.

The effect of smoking on dental health

In the production of cigarettes, nicotine, tar, and chemical components are used, which settle in the micropores of the teeth, clog them and gradually change their shade from white to yellow and brown. The more a person smokes, the worse their teeth look. Nicotine and other substances in cigarettes disrupt blood circulation in the oral cavity and create favorable conditions for the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms. Long-term smoking greatly weakens local immunity, thereby contributing to the development of not only caries, but also gingivitis, stomatitis and diseases of the ENT organs.

First, a yellow coating appears on a smoker’s teeth, mainly near the necks of the teeth, where stone most often forms.

Over time, brown plaque forms on teeth. They contain a large number of cariogenic microorganisms that produce acid and destroy tooth enamel.

This is why plaque on teeth after smoking cannot be ignored. If you cannot get rid of it at home, you need to seek help from a dentist. Statistics speak volumes about the impact of smoking on oral health: 40% of smokers aged 60-65 years are forced to use dentures due to the absence of most of their teeth.

How to whiten your teeth

Approximately 85% of plaque is removed with a regular brush and toothpaste. But this only applies to teeth with healthy enamel and if plaque is removed daily. If you don't brush your teeth regularly and don't take good care of your oral cavity, hard plaque forms, which can only be removed with the help of a dentist. Currently, there are many whitening pastes, folk remedies to combat plaque, and professional types of dental cleanings.

There are many tooth whitening toothpastes, for example:

Colgate Optic White.
"New Pearl - Whitening."
"Blendamed 3D White LUXE".
"SILCA Arctic White".
"ROCS - Sensational whitening."

These products, when used regularly, are quite effective in combating dye deposits. To enhance the effect of the paste, you can use an electric brush. And also use special products to remove plaque.

These include:

whitening gel;
whitening strips;
sticks;
trays with whitening composition;
pencil.

These products are used to remove fresh plaque. To remove yellow plaque, many traditional methods are used. The most popular of them:

turmeric powder mixed with a little water;
the inside of a banana skin;
tea tree oil;
strawberry, pear or apple pulp;
lemon juice;
hydrogen peroxide three percent;
powdered activated carbon;
baking soda.

These substances are simply wiped over the surface of the teeth or the enamel is treated with them using a brush. If you are unable to cope with plaque on your own, it is recommended to contact a dental clinic.

The dental clinic offers various plaque removal procedures:

chemical bleaching using high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide;
ultrasonic removal;
clarification using air-imaging systems;
laser photobleaching;
ultraviolet Zoom whitening with activating gel.

People with a thin layer of enamel or increased sensitivity of teeth should refrain from such activities.

Coffee and tooth enamel

The effect of coffee on teeth and the body as a whole

“No one can understand the truth until he tastes the coffee foam bliss” Yemeni Sheikh Abd al-Qadir in 1587.
A little history

The name coffee comes from the Ethiopian region of Kaffa. In Kaffa itself, coffee is called “bunna” or “buno”. In the 19th century they never said that they drank coffee; they always said that they “took a bite” of coffee.

The history of coffee dates back to ancient times. The Ethiopian ancestors of the Oromo people were the first to notice the stimulating effect of coffee beans. According to legend, the discoverer of unique varieties of the coffee tree was the Ethiopian shepherd Kaldim around 850. A shepherd noticed the goats' unusual, agitated behavior as he drove them up the mountainside through a thicket of wild coffee trees. Kaldim told the abbot of the local monastery, who himself tried a decoction of leaves and fruits, experiencing the tonic and stimulating effect of the drink.

While conducting research on the fruits of the coffee tree, Yemeni Sheikh Abd al-Qadir discovered the healing effects of coffee. This is a medicine that helps relieve headaches and indigestion.

Initially, coffee was prepared as a decoction from the dried husks of coffee beans. Then they began to fry the shell of the grains on coals with a small amount of silver skin and poured them into boiling water for half an hour.

Coffee appeared in Russia in the 19th century. Peter I made a great contribution to the spread of coffee in Russia. The first coffee house in Russia was opened in 1740 by Empress Anna Ioannovna Romanova. In 1990, Russia entered the top ten most consumed countries in the world.

Natural coffee is a wonderful divine invigorating drink with a pleasant smell and taste. It has confidently taken first place in the daily diet of most people. True coffee lovers are able to drink coffee at any time of the day or night and in large quantities.

This certainly invigorating drink can have both benefits and detrimental harm on the body.

Coffee has a number of positive properties (if you drink it no more than 2 cups (1 cup - 30 ml) per day):

Its advantage is that coffee has bactericidal properties against, and antimicrobial effects against Streptococcus mutans. The activity of coffee beans can prevent the accumulation of microorganisms on the teeth. Reducing the number of bacteria attached to teeth and preventing their growth.
It is an antioxidant, which helps prevent inflammatory processes on the oral mucosa.
Prevents the formation of cancer cells. Helps prevent the formation of throat and oral cancer.
It promotes the release of the joy hormone.
Drinking 2 cups of this drink helps prevent Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease (dementia).
Inhibits the development of cholelithiasis.
Used in cosmetology, in the form of scrubs, masks, coffee baths give elasticity to the skin.
Coffee contains acids such as nicotinic and chlorophyll, as well as tigonelline, which gives the taste of coffee, as well as cocoa butter.

Coffee also has a number of disadvantages:

Excessive consumption of this drink can cause addiction in a person and he constantly has to increase the number of cups he drinks. Insomnia and irritation may occur.
One of the disadvantages of coffee is that it interferes with the absorption of a number of microelements and vitamins, including calcium, magnesium, and sodium.
When drinking coffee, the balance of alkalis and acids shifts towards acids in the body. Coffee contains 1500 mg/l of caffeine. To neutralize caffeine, the body releases calcium. When drinking 1 cup of coffee, 40 milligrams of calcium are lost from the body. Drinking three cups of coffee per day causes the body to lose 120 mg of calcium.

How can you restore lost calcium from the body?

Calcium content per 100 g of product:

Poppy seeds 1450 mg.
Seaweed 800-1000 mg.
Hard cheese contains 700-800 mg of calcium.
Parmesan cheese 1300 mg.
Cheese cheese 600 mg.
Cream 700 mg.
Whole milk 120-130 mg.
Cottage cheese 80-125 mg.
Sesame contains from 600-900 mg
Lemon 110 mg.
Dried apricots 170 mg.
Sardine in oil 420 mg.
Young nettle 720 mg.
Spinach 110 mg.
Parsley 250 mg.
Almonds 270 mg.
Basil 370 mg.

The daily intake of calcium is:

For children under 10 years old – 700 mg.
For teenagers 1100-1200 mg. (during the phase of increased growth)
For men 900-1000 mg.
For women 1000-1400 mg.
For pregnant women and during breastfeeding 1400-1500 mg.

The limit of normal calcium intake is 2000 mg per day.

Because coffee affects calcium metabolism and calcium is leached from bones, bone density decreases and this leads to fractures, especially in the elderly and children. At the same time, the teeth also become very fragile and lose their shine.
Due to the presence of acids in coffee, it can cause heartburn.
Coffee has a diuretic effect, preventing fluid from being retained in the body, leading to dehydration and leaching of micro and macro elements from the body when consuming a large amount of the drink.
When a pregnant woman drinks coffee, caffeine crosses the placenta and causes fetal heartbeat, increases blood flow to the placenta, which leads to the development of anemia. A large number of cups of coffee drunk by a pregnant woman can trigger premature labor and the birth of a low birth weight baby.

White teeth are not only an aesthetic aspect. An open smile attracts the interlocutor and gives confidence to its owner.

When drinking very hot coffee or coffee with ice cream, contrasting temperatures lead to the formation of microcracks and increase tooth sensitivity. Discoloration of teeth as a result of frequent coffee consumption is associated with the porous structure of tooth enamel.

Microscopic particles contain pigment molecules, chromogens, which, when they fall on the enamel, settle on the porous surface, become clogged in pores and cracks and lead to tooth staining. Tooth enamel loses its snow-white color, shine and becomes dull, acquiring a yellowish or even brownish tint.

Coffee contains caffeine and heavy carbohydrates, cocoa butter, which, when consumed in large quantities, not only settle on the teeth, but also form a dark halo along the edge of the gums. A huge number of pathogenic microorganisms accumulate on the surface of the gums at the site of the halo.

Excessive consumption of coffee and strong tea leads to discoloration of teeth. And as a result, in most cases it is not possible to cope with this problem on your own.

To prevent the enamel from losing its aesthetic appeal, a number of recommendations can be offered to lovers of excessive coffee consumption.

Follow a few simple rules so as not to lose your snow-white smile.

Drink natural coffee without sugar and milk.
Don't drink coffee that's too hot.
I will not recommend drinking natural coffee through a straw, because then it will be impossible to appreciate the entire flavor bouquet of this divine drink.
Avoid eating foods that contrast in temperature. Do not drink hot coffee with cold ice cream or cold water.
Limit consumption of colored drinks and foods.
Have your teeth professionally cleaned at least once every six months.
Drink coffee within reasonable limits.
After coffee, brush your teeth.
Reduce the number of cigarettes smoked and reduce them to zero.

Self-medication is not recommended. If a problem arises, you need to contact a specialist; only he will be able to choose the method that is right for you.

Remember, “Everything is good in moderation,” and then coffee will not harm you.

If you are addicted to coffee, I advise you to study interesting facts about it.

In Japan, October 1 is celebrated as Coffee Day.
Currently, there are more than one hundred varieties of coffee. American, African and Asian coffee are distinguished according to their place of growth. The best varieties are Arabica and Robusta.

Coffee produced in Indonesia, the Philippines and India, the Kopi Luwak or Cape Alamid variety, having passed through the gastrointestinal tract of the Musang animal or the small animal palm civet (small palm cat), is considered the most expensive; the type of coffee through the gastrointestinal tract of elephants is called Black ivory.
There is an animal called "Musanga" that eats only coffee beans.
Instant coffee appeared on the market in 1909 as a result of the invention of the Englishman George Constant Washington, who lived in Guatemala.
In Arab countries, making coffee is the responsibility of men.
Muslims are prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages and drink coffee instead.
Famous coffee lovers, composer Ludwig Van Beethoven always brewed coffee from 60 beans.
The philosopher Voltaire drank up to 50 cups of coffee a day and lived to be 83 years old.
Coffee grounds are used for fortune telling.
Leather clothes can be made shiny by wiping them with a swab dipped in coffee.
Coffee reduces the risk of breast cancer.
A cup of coffee is effective for migraine headaches.
Coffee enhances the effect of some painkillers such as aspirin and paracetamol.
Unfiltered coffee can cause an increase in total cholesterol in the blood plasma.

The article and photographs were prepared by a doctor of the first qualification category, dentist Elena Valerievna Kolchurina

How to avoid plaque

There are ways to reduce plaque buildup when drinking coffee drinks.

If you drink the drink with milk or cream, no sediment will form. This happens because milk protein binds coloring pigments. Plant-based milk substitutes do not have this property. In addition, calcium contained in dairy products strengthens dental tissue.
Drink a drink through a straw. This will reduce contact with liquid and reduce plaque formation.
Drink a drink with reduced caffeine content. It also contains less coloring polyphenols.
After drinking the drink, rinse your mouth with warm water.
Drink coffee quickly to reduce the duration of contact of the enamel with the dye.
The amount of polyphenols in the drink depends on the preparation method. Coffee prepared in an espresso machine contains less of them than coffee brewed in a Turk.

Taking precautions will help avoid plaque deposition.

Is decaffeinated coffee healthier for your heart?

This coffee was specially created as a safe alternative to regular caffeinated coffee. But later it turned out that its effect on the heart and blood vessels is not so clear. In particular, under the auspices of the American Heart Association, a large study was conducted on the effects of various types of coffee on blood vessels. It turned out that decaffeinated coffee, on the contrary, can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, heart disease and strokes. It increases the blood content of fatty acids by 18%, from which two harmful forms of cholesterol are formed.

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Drinking coffee after a dentist appointment

Dental patients often ask whether it is allowed to drink coffee after dental procedures. A visit to the dentist is, first of all, a psychological stress. After it you want to relax and do something nice for yourself. Restrictions on food and drink depend on the type of dental procedure.

Removal of a tooth

Since tooth extraction is a surgical operation, it leaves a wound. To ensure that it heals well and does not cause bleeding or other complications, the dentist recommends not eating or drinking with caution for some time after the operation. These restrictions apply to all drinks.

You should not drink coffee immediately after removal for the following reasons:

a hot drink provokes bleeding due to the dissolution of the blood clot;
caffeine dilates peripheral blood vessels,
blood pressure increases, increasing bleeding from the wound;
If you drink on an empty stomach, the production of gastric juice increases; in case of heartburn, it causes irritation of the mucous membrane in the mouth.

You are allowed to drink coffee only three hours after tooth extraction.

Implantation

Installing dentures is a major surgical procedure. Caffeine consumption significantly increases bleeding in the area where the prosthesis is implanted, raising blood pressure. Therefore, this drink is allowed to be drunk no earlier than after five days.

Have you noticed the appearance of plaque on your teeth from coffee?

Yes

Teeth whitening

For the first two weeks, it is recommended to exclude coloring substances from the diet, including black coffee and even milk. Caution is required in the first two days. To prevent teeth from turning yellow again after each drink after the procedure, they should be cleaned with hygienic paste and a brush for preventive purposes.

Cleaning teeth enamel

After whitening, it is advisable to exclude drinks with dyes from the diet so that tooth enamel remains white. If it is not possible to refuse completely, then you are allowed to drink coffee after two weeks from the date of the procedure. It is better to add milk or cream to the drink, but you should exclude sugar. After drinking, you should rinse your mouth with mouthwash or brush your teeth.

Drinking coffee correctly

To prevent your teeth from turning yellow, you need to drink coffee according to certain rules. In order to prevent unwanted changes, you should follow a number of simple recommendations:

drink espresso with cream, milk, or at least switch to Americano;
Do not drink excessively hot drinks. You need to wait a little for it to cool down;
rinse your mouth with water every time after drinking espresso;
use professional oral hygiene products.

Is it possible to drink coffee immediately after brushing and whitening your teeth and how much should you not?

White teeth after brushing, won't coffee hurt?

To maintain a snow-white smile for as long as possible after teeth whitening, avoid any products that can stain your teeth.
Since coffee contains natural dyes, avoid drinking it for 2 days. Subsequently, for 2 weeks, reduce the consumption of your favorite drink to a minimum.
After this time, you can return to your normal routine of enjoying aromatic coffee.