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.
Coffee can cause constipation. Because coffee is a diuretic it can cause people to become dehydrated; a lack of fluid in an individualâs body causes constipation. Drinking coffee over a period of time can stain a personâs teeth. Coffee has a similar affect on teeth as nicotine.