The Acidity of Coffee and Tooth Enamel Erosion Coffee is naturally acidic, with a pH ranging from 4 to 6 on average depending on the bean and roast style. This acidity can erode tooth enamel over time by dissolving the mineral content of enamel. Light roasts tend to be more acidic than darker roasts. Methods […]
Can You Drink Coffee With Braces? Wearing braces during your orthodontic treatment can make enjoying your daily drink coffee a bit more challenging. The brackets, wires, and elastic bands used with braces can be prone to staining from coffee. But with the right precautions, you can continue to enjoy your morning brew in moderation. Overall, […]
Invisalign has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional metal braces for those looking to straighten their teeth. The clear plastic aligners are virtually invisible, removable, and more comfortable than braces. However, Invisalign does require some adjustments to your lifestyle, including what you eat and drink. Many Invisalign patients wonder if they can still enjoy […]
Introduction Many studies have shown that moderate coffee consumption whilst trying to conceive, pregnant or breast feeding is perfectly safe. The FSA guidance recommends 300mg of caffeine per day as a safe upper limit. This is equivalent to: 4 cups or 3 mugs of instant coffee or 3 cups of brewed coffee or 6 cups […]
Frequently Asked Questions FLUID BALANCE Q: Can coffee contribute to daily fluid intake? A: Yes, healthy adults need two to three litres of fluid a day – more if they are physically active or the weather is hot or humid. This is approximately equivalent to daily losses. Drinks, foods and to a much lesser extent […]
Frequently Asked Questions CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH Q: Is coffee bad for the heart? A: No. Research to date has shown that drinking coffee in moderation is not associated with the development of cardiovascular problems, including atherosclerotic disease, myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias and hypertension. Q: Can coffee lead to a deterioration in those patients with already diagnosed […]
CANCER Q: Do either coffee or caffeine cause cancer? A: There is no conclusive evidence which suggests that this is so. Indeed, in 1997, the World Cancer Research Fund published a comprehensive review of diet and cancer. In regards to coffee it stated: “Most evidence suggests that regular consumption of coffee and/or tea has no […]
Coffee can be an important source of fluid in the diet. Through careful experiments that passed peer review, Grandjean et al (1) have shown that caffeinated drinks should count towards the daily fluid intake in the vast majority of people. For some medical conditions – such as kidney stones – patients are routinely advised to […]
Moderate coffee consumption is not associated with the development of heart conditions. The most recent report on cardiovascular disease from the Department of Health’s Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy concluded that `coffee drinking as practised in the United Kingdom does not appear to affect coronary heart disease risk’. (1) The British Heart Foundation […]
There is no conclusive evidence that moderate coffee consumption is a risk factor for the development of human cancer. The World Cancer Research Fund published a comprehensive review of diet and cancer in which it stated that `most evidence suggests that regular consumption of coffee and/or tea has no significant relationship with the risk of […]
