{"id":72,"date":"2024-12-09T18:46:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2024-12-09T18:46:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:46:34","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-coffee-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=72","title":{"rendered":"Struggling with Coffee Breath? Try This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Woman-smiling-while-drinking-coffee-at-home-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling while drinking coffee at home\" class=\"wp-image-73\" style=\"width:325px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Woman-smiling-while-drinking-coffee-at-home-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Woman-smiling-while-drinking-coffee-at-home-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Woman-smiling-while-drinking-coffee-at-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Woman-smiling-while-drinking-coffee-at-home-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Woman-smiling-while-drinking-coffee-at-home-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to the National Coffee Association, 62% of Americans drink coffee every day. If you\u2019re one of them, then you know all too well that this beverage \u2013 although delicious \u2013 can leave an unpleasant odor behind. The good news is that you can get rid of coffee breath. Here\u2019s how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First, What Causes Coffee Breath?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, there\u2019s more than one culprit! In addition to coffee being slightly dehydrating, sulfur gas is produced when bacteria remains in your mouth for extended periods of time. The acidic nature of this beverage and the Tannins found inside also lead to an unpleasant odor, which is why many patients struggle with bad breath afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Ways to Combat Coffee Breath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that there are a few ways you can keep your breath fresh, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rinsing your mouth thoroughly with clean water after finishing your coffee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping sugar-free mints or gum with you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brushing your teeth about 20 minutes later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rinsing with an ADA-approved mouthwash for 30-60 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink water to prevent dry mouth and remove any lingering residue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve taken these steps, but the odor remains, then reach out to your dental team to schedule an exam. That way, they can determine if something else is causing the odor, like decay or an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Drink Coffee the \u201cSmile-Friendly\u201d Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acidic beverages like coffee don\u2019t just leave an unpleasant odor on your breath; they also increase your risk of tooth decay. That\u2019s why patients are encouraged to enjoy this caffeinated beverage the \u201csmile-friendly\u201d way. That starts with keeping additives, like sugar, to a minimum and extends to using a straw to prevent the liquid from touching your teeth. When you\u2019re done, rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water and brush your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/\">Dudley Family Dental<\/a> shares a passion for creating healthy, happy smiles. That\u2019s why we offer a wide range of services, serve patients of all ages, and use cutting-edge dental technology, including intraoral cameras and digital X-rays. If you are interested in learning more about your oral health, including how to prevent cavities at home, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dudleyfamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(508) 943-7001<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the National Coffee Association, 62% of Americans drink coffee every day. If you\u2019re one of them, then you know all too well that this beverage \u2013 although delicious \u2013 can leave an unpleasant odor behind. The good news is that you can get rid of coffee breath. 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