What my coffee habit taught me about Preventive Dentistry

I’m one of those people who needs coffee to function. That first cup in the morning isn’t just a drink; it’s my ten minutes of peace before the daily chaos hits. Because I loved it so much, I never gave a second thought to what my daily caffeine might be doing to my oral health. 

But one day, when I was in my washroom and looked at myself in the mirror (a little closer than usual), I noticed that my teeth had lost their usual brightness. It wasn’t drastic..just a subtle…and dull yellowing. I figured it out and think that it’s common for a coffeeholic person like me.

After this came the reality check.

A few days later, I was at a friend’s birthday party. We were all standing around and laughing at silly things. Then one of my friends suddenly paused…squinted at me, and asked without absolutely zero filter:

"Wait, what's going on with your teeth? They're looking a little... spotted."

Before I could even answer, another friend laughed and said,

“Well, we all know how much you love coffee. Looks like your coffee habit is finally showing”. 

That comment stuck with me, and I completely agreed that now I have to do something to remove these stains from my teeth. 

I asked them to give me suggestions on what I should do next to resolve this. Then she told me don’t be too stressed about this. Nowadays, options are available in the market like “Preventive Dentistry”. Where you will get proper preventive care for your teeth, like regular check-ups, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants.

Then the next question boomed in my mind: from where will I get this treatment, and is this easy to do or not? They suggested that first I should research it and then book an appointment for this. 

When I was back home, I researched this and found that McCallum Dental (a dental clinic near me) provides this service. I didn’t waste more minutes and contacted them and booked my appointment.

When I arrived, I was slightly stressed and slightly curious to know about the procedure.  I found a warm and welcoming environment, and the dentist, Dr. Neha, did not make any fuss. Before starting the procedure, she explained everything to me in very simple language.

She explained this to me with a very simple example that cleaning teeth is similar to washing a car. Spraying the car with water removes dirt, but a thin layer of grime stays behind. To get rid of that, you need to scrub. This is applicable to our teeth; brushing is like spraying a car, but professional cleanings do the deeper cleaning that your mouth needs. 

When the procedure began, she examined my teeth and gums. After that process of scaling was done, in which she removed the hardened part from my teeth and then polished them. Next, she flossed between the teeth to clean areas that brushing can’t reach.

Once the procedure of professional cleaning was done. She gave me post-care advice not to drink or eat anything for a short while, and to brush and floss carefully. And avoid stained foods and drinks, and should have regular dental checkups for further care.  I got my bright teeth back, and honestly, that's magic for me! Before this, I thought about whether I should leave this coffeeholic habit or lose the charm of my teeth and not be able to restore them.

But heartiest thanks to Dr. Neha at McCallum Dental, who helped me to get my smile back at a very affordable price, and if anybody is looking forward to having such medical assistance, I will definitely recommend them to once have their service, because after me, many of my known people also used their services and got the best results.