In this paper, the impact of caffeinated beverages on oral and systemic health was evaluated bringing to light a variety of outcomes. Coffee, tea and energy drinks are beverages that so many individuals around the globe consume in their daily lives yet the potential beneficial or adverse effects are rarely taking into consideration as drinks are consumed. These beverages cause positively influence antimicrobial, anti-cariogenic and anti-inflammatory responses on oral health yet there are also negative consequences that can arise. Society leads individuals to believe that these beverages are a necessity in people’s lives. Therefore, this thesis is written in hope to better understand the effects and impact these beverages have on the human body specifically the oral cavity. Some of these beverages, such as coffee and energy drinks, can have detrimental effects on oral health, teeth and systemic health. Outcomes from excessive intake of these drinks include dental erosion, cavities, and systemic health consequences. These types of beverages should be taken in moderation, otherwise negative effects can arise. On the other hand, sometimes caffeinated beverages can be beneficial to oral health such as when green or black tea are consumed. Considerable research has been performed to better understand the relationship between caffeinated beverages and how they influence the oral cavity. This thesis will evaluate this literature including both the positive and negative effects.
With moderate intake, these types of beverages can play a beneficial role in oral and systemic health. In summary, studied have documented the significant beneficial effects of caffeinated beverages including tea, coffee and energy drinks on oral and systemic health. These benefits include antibacterial and anti-cariogenic effects in the oral cavity and improvement in cardiovascular health, metabolism, overcoming fatigue and anti-inflammatory properties with respect to systemic health. As with many things, high or excess intake of caffeinated products can lead to negative consequences such as increased risk of cardiovascular disease, loss of tooth integrity due to sugar and staining leading to tooth discoloration. Research has made great strides in understanding the oral and systemic effects of such beverages. However, there are still unanswered questions that should be pursued in order to truly elucidate the mechanism of action specifically related to the ingredients seen in caffeinated beverages
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/38731 |
| Date | 09 November 2019 |
| Creators | Malik, Arzu Shehzadi |
| Contributors | Davies, Theresa A. |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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