Everyone has their morning routine — but it’s safe to say that for many people, that routine starts with a hot cup of coffee. However, according to dentists, you may want to hold off until after you’ve brushed your teeth.

Coffee has a not-so-great reputation when it comes to its effect on your teeth and is notorious for its ability to leave teeth yellowed and stained. Tannins — also found in wine and tea — are the ingredient responsible for coffee’s staining properties, as it encourages pigments to adhere to your teeth. Additionally, coffee has the potential to promote bacterial growth, resulting in tooth decay and enamel loss.

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Brushing your teeth after drinking coffee can contribute to tooth damage over time. Coffee is able to adhere to plaque build-up in your mouth. Therefore, you’ll want to brush your teeth and remove that plaque before having any coffee. 

Additionally, it’s important to note that coffee is acidic — and when you drink it, it creates an acidic environment in your mouth. Acidity can weaken and break down the enamel, which means that by brushing after drinking coffee, you’re pushing all of that acid further onto your teeth, the outlet explains.

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