Does drinking coffee through a straw prevent staining?

Answer by  rbiales (3441)

Drinking coffee through a straw will prevent coffee from touching your teeth. If you pack a toothbrush with your straw your teeth will not sit in coffee and get stained.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

It may decrease the amount of staining but I would imagine there would still be a certain amount or residue still in your mouth.

Answer by  ApprenticeJenn (959)

Stains occur when the coffee passes over your teeth, depositing 'color' over time. Using a staw limits the amount of coffee touching your teeth and reduces staining.

Answer by  Sylvia (759)

While is can (and is suggested)help prevent staining, I'm not sure I would drink a hot beverage through plastic. It does allow the beverage to bypass the teeth.