05/15/2026
Share this with your coffee-obsessed friend ☕
Let’s be honest for a minute…we’re dentists, but we’re also human. We love our coffee even though we know it’s bad for our teeth. 🫣
We’re not here to tell you to quit, but we ARE here to tell you how to drink it differently so you can still protect your teeth.
Here’s what we do:
✔ Order it iced when you can:
Hot coffee opens up the pores in your enamel and makes staining significantly worse. Iced is genuinely the better choice for your teeth.
✔ Go for a dark roast:
This one surprises everyone. Lighter roasts are actually more acidic. If you’re going to drink coffee, dark roast is the move.
✔ Add a splash of milk:
It’s not about the taste, it actually neutralizes some of the acidity. Your enamel notices the difference.
✔ Use a straw:
Less contact with your teeth means less staining and erosion over time. Simple.
✔️ Drink it all at once:
Every sip is an acid bath for your teeth. Nursing it for 2 hours straight is so much worse than just finishing your cup and moving on.
✔ Rinse with water right after:
Do NOT brush. Brushing on freshly acidified enamel actually scrapes it. Instead, rinse first, wait 30 minutes, then brush.
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Ready to love your smile? Make an appointment with Dr. Rakhee & Dr. Monica at Dentistry With A Woman’s Touch.
📞 732-782-9957
📍 222 Oak Ave, Suite 8, Toms River, NJ 08753
