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Coffee Lover’s Guide: How to Enjoy Your Cup of Joe with Invisalign

Can You Drink Coffee with Invisalign

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 […]

Beneficial Effects of Caffeine

Many scientific studies have shown that caffeine improves concentration, alertness, reasoning, intellectual effort and vigilance. (1-5) This effect can help counter `post-lunch dip’ in concentration, and overcoming drowsiness in motorists and nightshift workers thus reducing the risk of accidents. (6) The Department of Transport in its Think! Don’t Drive Tired campaign recommends a couple of […]

What is Caffeine?

Known chemically as 1, 3, 7 – trimethylxanthine, caffeine is an alkaloid (occurring substances in plants) belonging to the methylxanthine family, which also includes theophylline and theobromine. All have very similar effects in stimulating the central nervous system, though caffeine is the most potent. Caffeine occurs naturally in the leaves, seeds or fruit of more […]