We’ve reported in the past on the oral health benefits of wine and cheese. But until today, we had never come across an (apparently) teeth-improving beverage as universally lauded as coffee.

Caffeine enthusiasts will be happy to hear that according to a study at Boston University, a cup o’ joe is not just good for your teeth—but potentially capable of saving them.

Researchers claim drinking coffee can help prevent periodontal disease. The study focused upon 1,000 men over the course of thirty years. Those who drank one or more cups of coffee every day had less bone loss in their teeth. Additionally, there was no association between moderate to heavy coffee drinking and other symptoms of periodontal damage such as bacteria-collecting pockets around the teeth and bleeding around the gums.

So what component of coffee is to thank? Antioxidants. Coffee is filled with them.

The study’s author, Raul Garcia, DMD, says “They could be muting the body’s own inflammatory processes that normally would be harmful to the gums and the jawbone supporting the teeth.” Granted, coffee will still stain your teeth, but will not cause any damage. In fact, according to a study in the British Journal of Nutrition, alternate beverages such as juice, soda and energy drinks (unsurprisingly) were shown to weaken tooth enamel.

All in all, we say grab some java and bask in the knowledge that it’s doing your teeth good.

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The information contained in this, or any case study post in Incisor, should never be considered a proper replacement for necessary training and/or education regarding adult oral conscious sedation. Regulations regarding sedation vary by state. This is an educational and informational piece. DOCS Education accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages resulting from any direct or indirect recipient's use of or failure to use any of the information contained herein. DOCS Education would be happy to answer any questions or concerns mailed to us at 3250 Airport Way S, Suite 701 | Seattle, WA 98134. Please print a copy of this posting and include it with your question or request.
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