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.
Those who use or abuse over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin, asthma meds or syrups can see effects such as tooth enamel damage, acid dissolving the teeth and tooth decay because of the high sugar content in some drugs. [ Better Health Channel ] The more is the sugar content in the drug, bigger are the teeth problems. Apart from the sugary drugs some of the over-the-counter and prescription drugs which cause dry mouth also tend to tooth decay.