Is Tea bad for your Teeth?
 

My mom told me to cut down on drinking tea because it erodes the enamel of the teeth and that is why British people have bad teeth. is there any truth to this?

Oh for sure, you are supposed to brush after every cup.. Thats why the english and the irish have horrible teeth. Because of their tea drinking and their lack of dental care.

definitely true.. it stains the teeth as well, i brush after my cup in the morning

Yeah, it stains the teeth too, fwik.

This is true. But try switching over to green tea!

Anything with caffeine is bad for the teeth. :(

yea thats just gross! brush after you drink it and you'll be fine. American tea's are usually much less strong that English tea's, as well as their coffee. The caffeine levels are usually about a 1/4 here, thats why european woman who drink coffee & tea have such a higher miscarriage rate over american woman who drink coffee. They found that just a few cups over there significantly raise misscarriage rates. So a few american cups, that arent that strong wont rot ur teeth or cause too much damage, just brush and use mouth wash regularly :)

I doubt it's any worse than pop or coffee

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/1344892.stm

Scientists believe that drinking tea may be a good way to keep your teeth healthy.
They have discovered that compounds found in black tea may attack harmful bacteria in the mouth that cause gum disease and cavities.

Researchers have previously focused on the possible health benefits of green teas.

Dentists feel that drinks such as tea are a good alternative to soft drinks

British Dental Association
But a team from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry studied the black teas more commonly consumed in the West.

They found that compounds in black tea were capable of killing or suppressing growth and acid production of cavity-causing bacteria in dental plaque.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2995209.stm

Herbal tea 'damages teeth'


Some herbal teas may harm tooth enamel
Drinking herbal tea may damage teeth, dentists have warned.

Researchers at the University of Bristol Dental School have found these teas erode the enamel or protective layer on teeth.

Some are even more harmful than orange juice, which is very acidic and is known to harm teeth.

The researchers said the findings should act as a warning to people who regard herbal teas as a healthy alternative to other drinks.

what is the difference between ordinary tea to a green tea?