01/16/2009 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658-659; text of measure as introduced: CR S656) (All Actions)
Coffee and Tea Effects on Teeth. Coffee and tea are especially tough on teeth, because tannic acid scrapes into the pits and grooves of tooth enamel and can stain teeth. The amount of coffee a person consumes daily does affect the color of their teeth.
It was only after the procedure that I learned about the coffee and tea restrictions. Drinking coffee or tea after tooth bleaching can cause staining. The dentist was a little shocked that I left in a state of panic wondering how I could drink espresso through a straw. Soon I would find out.