Today's lifestyle finds many people working many hours behind a computer sipping on a variety of specialty coffee drinks. Whether it's the morning stop by Starbucks or by the QuikTrip Coffee Bar, many of the specialty coffee drinks are full of sugar! Over the past five to seven years, there has been a definite rise in adult tooth decay in patients who have not previously had a high rate for cavities. The common denominator seems to be that more and more patients find themselves sipping on lattes or other milk-laden beverages at their desks throughout the day. The constant exposure to the lactose or milk sugar gives the bacteria in the mouth a flood of raw fuel or "food" to metabolize.Drinking a latte in 15 minutes seems to be less harmful than nursing it all day long, which appears to be able to cause the same damage as that seen in baby bottle tooth decay. Lattes should be considered snacks because of their high milk sugar content. "Sippers" should take appropriate steps to protect their teeth. Drinking water or chewing sugar-free gum can help neutralize the bacterial acid content.
If you have any questions concerning your dental health, call us at 918-455-0123.
God Bless,
DRT
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