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.
Menopause may also cause problems with your teeth and gums. When your estrogen levels decrease, your entire body, including your mouth, gets drier, Schmidt says. And when your mouth is dry, bacteria can grow, causing tooth decay and making your gums bleed or recede. Dental Problems Menopause may also cause problems with your teeth and gums. 2  When your estrogen levels decrease, your entire body, including your mouth, gets drier, Schmidt says. 3  And when your mouth is dry, bacteria can grow, causing tooth decay and making your gums bleed or recede.