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.
Sugar-free drinks and chewing gum may cause damage to teeth. 1  British Dental Journal paper finds products contain acidic additives that can lead to the erosion of tooth enamel. 2  British Dental Journal paper finds products contain acidic additives that can lead to the erosion of tooth enamel.