My Teeth Are White

HOW TO DRINK COFFEE AND KEEP THE TEETH WHITE

According to recent studies coffee is beneficial for our teeth. Coffee which is made from roasted beans has antibacterial activity. Coffee is active against Streptococcus Mutans, the organism causing dental caries. The roasted coffee is also having anti adhesive properties. In this way it prevents adhesion of S.mutans and other harmful material to the teeth. Regular coffee drinkers not only have caries free teeth but also there teeth are whiter as compared to others. Non roasted coffee is not having not so strong antibacterial activity. Caffeine in the coffee is responsible for it`s antibacterial effect but not for anti adhesive properties. Trigonelline one of the components of coffee is responsible for it`s anti adhesive properties.

Many people think that coffee is the only cause for their stained teeth. But there are many more things which can cause yellow teeth for example cigarette smoking, tobacco chewing, tea, soda and fluorinated water. The main reason for the yellowing of teeth is destruction of enamel due to various reasons. You can whiten your teeth with the help of various home remedies. Brushing the teeth with baking soda will make them whiter. Rubbing the surface of teeth with hydrogen peroxide also has good effect. Strawberry pulp also supposed to have natural bleaching effect. Rinsing the mouth with vinegar and water will also make the teeth whiter.

Drinking coffee not only protects our teeth against caries but has many other health benefits. It decreases the risk of many diseases like diabetes, Parkinson`s diseases, colon cancer and many more diseases. It elevates mood and can treat severe headaches. If coffee is drunk in limited amounts it can help you in having healthier and whiter teeth as well as you will enjoy other health benefits.

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