The air is starting to get cooler and the sun is going down sooner in most of the United States. This means that Fall has come and the holidays are right around the corner. With all of the get-togethers and family and friends holidays, it is most likely that the average person will find themselves drinking more specialty and adult drinks this time of year. I know for myself that I like to enjoy those sweet coffees in the morning from Starbucks. The pumpkin spice craze is truly here and there is no way that I am not going to partake in the seasonal drinks. But there are some things to be aware of and some ways to keep your dental health strong during this time of year. Even if you are partaking of a lot more sweet and acidic drinks there are ways to protect your teeth and to keep you from having to visit the dentist for an emergency trip during the Holiday season.
The first thing that I always like to say is be aware of what you are drinking. If you are drinking specialty coffees every morning then just know what is in them. The first thing to know is that they are coffee and are highly acidic. This means that you can have some big issues with acid breaking down the enamel on your teeth. But the bonus issue that happens this time of year is that the extra sweet and sugary add-ins from the holiday taste are filled with sugar. So the acid is stripping your teeth and the sugar is clinging on and breaking down your enamel. The erosion is eventually going to cause cavities if not taken care of. If you do this a lot of times during the day or week, you are putting your teeth through a hard time and also probably causing some yellowing to happen. Coffee stains your teeth because of the acid and dark color. So don't think that your pumpkin spice latte won't do the same thing.
One great thing to do after drinking those amazing specialty drinks and morning coffee is drink water. It sounds strange but cleaning your mouth and rinsing it with water can help get that acid and sugar off your teeth. Not only does it clean your mouth, but it helps you produce more saliva by staying hydrated. Saliva is your natural cleaner and it will help your mouth naturally get rid of the harmful things on your teeth.
So grab a water bottle and help your own mouth out. I like to carry a water bottle around all day and it can be a nice classy bottle. There are lots of mugs, stainless steel bottles, and containers that can fit into any environment. I highly suggest getting a non-bpa bottle and drinking throughout the day in order to help keep your mouth safe.
Now another way to help protect your teeth and mouth is to actually add in some brushing. I love to keep a mini disposable brush that has toothpaste on it already and that I can use after lunch or after a quick seasonal drink. This helps to protect my teeth by putting fluoride back on them and getting the sugar and acid off. It also helps me personally freshen my breath and I am a big fan of it.
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