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Would black coffee stain your teeth darker than coffee with cream in it?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Seems logical: I have never seen or heard of any studies on this subject, but it certainly seems like a logical assumption.

Dr Bassman agreed

Answered 1/21/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

I assume so: Great question. Never have heard someone ask that before. I would assume that the coffee without the cream, making it more concentrated, would be apt to create more stain.

Dr Sandler agreed

Answered 1/21/2014

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A member asked:

Would black coffee stain your teeth darker than coffee with cream in it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Dr Bassman agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Dr Sandler agreed

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