Monmouth's Ask the Doctor May/June 2019

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NEW PATIENT SPECIALS DR. AMI KHETANI

$60 Child Patient

$80 Adult Patient

$200 Adult Patient Zoom Whitening ($400 Value)

$50 OFF Adult Patient Dental Treatment

Includes Exam, X-rays, Cleaning

Includes Exam, X-rays, Cleaning

All offers good after initial new patient visit including exam, X-rays and cleaning. No cash value. Cannot be combined with other offers.

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Caffeine and Your Teeth By Lauren Kowlacki Moderate amounts of caffeine are considered safe for you to consume, but large amounts of drinks and foods that contain caffeine can cause damage to your teeth as well as the appearance of your teeth. Drinks that contain caffeine can leave stains behind on your teeth. Consuming coffee, tea and soda in large quantities can cause your teeth to yellow or cause unsightly brown stains to occur between teeth as well as on the surface. Large consumption of caffeine is also related to the degradation of the enamel on your teeth. Reducing how much caffeine you

drink each day can help protect the enamel that remains on the surface of your teeth so you can help avoid cavities and dental disease. Large intakes of caffeine are also associated with stress and an inability to sleep well. Consuming caffeine in the hours be- fore bedtime can cause you to clench your teeth while you sleep. Teeth clenching can lead to jaw pain as well as pain in your teeth. Avoiding caffeine in the hours before bed as well as limit- ing your consumption throughout the day can help reduce your stress level and alleviate teeth clenching during the night. Cutting down on the amount of caffeine you consume can help prevent further staining and damage to your teeth. It is also recommended that you drink coffee, tea and soda out of a straw to minimize how much of the drinks come into contact with your teeth. See your dentist regularly to help reduce the amount of staining that appears on your teeth.

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