But first coffee?

If you're a regular coffee drinker, you're in good company. 63% of Americans drink coffee daily. 

You're also not alone if you're worried that your morning brew may be staining your pearly whites. Here are a few tips from us to help!

Drink your coffee in one sitting

We know it's tempting to sip on your cup of joe throughout the day, but this extends the amount of time that the tannins in the coffee are in contact with your teeth. Instead, we recommend drinking your coffee in one sitting. 

Use a straw

The straw that comes with your iced coffee actually helps keep your teeth white! Drinking iced coffee with a straw helps reduce the amount of coffee that comes into contact with your teeth which also helps reduce staining.

You can keep using creamer

Contrary to popular belief, adding creamer to your coffee won't reduce staining. So if you like a splash of half and half in your morning brew, it's fine to continue.

Have questions or want to learn more? Contact our cosmetic dental office - we look forward to hearing from you.