{"id":304,"date":"2019-09-14T18:41:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-14T18:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/?p=304"},"modified":"2019-09-24T14:59:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T14:59:00","slug":"is-pumpkin-spice-not-so-nice-for-your-teeth-find-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/is-pumpkin-spice-not-so-nice-for-your-teeth-find-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Pumpkin Spice Not So Nice for Your Teeth? Find Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Now that September is here, the people of Dallas will finally get some cooler weather. With the fall season comes all of your favorite warm beverages. Pumpkin spice lattes, peppermint mochas, hot cocoa, and many other holiday favorites are simply delicious. But how do these hot drinks affect your teeth? Are these holiday beverages worse for your smile than regular coffee? Keep reading to find out the answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Staining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coffee, tea, and other hot, dark liquids have the potential\nto stain your teeth. Green tea and herbal tea have less potential to stain your\nsmile because of their color, but most of these beverages can cause\ndiscoloration resistant to brushing. That said, staying on top of a good oral\nhealth routine, seeing your dentist regularly, and avoiding heavy consumption\nof these drinks are great steps you can take to protect your teeth.\nFortunately, a lot of seasonal coffees are actually lighter in color, which can\nhelp with staining. However, these sugary beverages come with their own set of\nrisks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you take sugar in your coffee? If so, you\u2019re putting your\nteeth at risk of tooth decay. That\u2019s why seasonal beverages with caramel,\npumpkin spice, cookies, peppermint, and more are incredibly bad for your teeth.\nThe sugar in these beverages interact with the bacteria in your mouth to create\nacid, which eventually leads to decay and cavities. In fact, because you\u2019re\ndrinking this sugary beverage without a straw, the liquid has an opportunity to\ncoat your entire smile, allowing for higher chances of decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Enjoy the Season While Protecting My Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, you can still be festive without hurting your teeth! Whenever possible, drink flavored iced coffee instead of hot, so you can use a straw. While you may be craving something warm during the cooler months, using a straw can protect your teeth<\/a> from unnecessary contact with the sugary liquid. Another pro tip is to drink water after you\u2019ve had your coffee or cocoa. Water washes away excess sugar, debris, and bacteria, helping to keep your teeth clean in between brushing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use these tips to avoid staining and decay during the cooler\nmonths. Warm beverages are a fall staple that aren\u2019t going away anytime soon.\nIt\u2019s okay to indulge here and there, but it\u2019s also important to know some\nproper precautions to take for healthy teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Drew Vanderbrook received his Doctor of Dental Surgery\nat Baylor College of Dentistry, and he stays up to date on the latest in the\nfield through continued learning and training. He believes in patient\neducation, which is why he wants you to know some of the hidden risks you\u2019re\ntaking when diving into your favorite pumpkin spice latte. If you have any\nquestions, he can be reached through his website<\/a> or by phone\nat (214) 821-5200. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now that September is here, the people of Dallas will finally get some cooler weather. With the fall season comes all of your favorite warm beverages. Pumpkin spice lattes, peppermint mochas, hot cocoa, and many other holiday favorites are simply delicious. But how do these hot drinks affect your teeth? Are these holiday beverages worse […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=304"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":308,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304\/revisions\/308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}