In an effort to defeat your Monday blues, I’m bringing you good news! As you reach for your Cup of Joe, you can relish in the fact that coffee’s ingredients may benefit your dental care.

Trigonelline (I know; I can’t pronounce it, either) is the ingredient that not only gives coffee its taste, but also helps fight off cavities. If you want to get technical, it prevents the bacterium Streptococcus mutans from attaching to the teeth, which would cause cavities if left untreated.

Now, don’t get too carried away. We all know that too much coffee can stain teeth. Moderation is the key, along with good dental care, as always.

You can learn more about the relationship between coffee and cavities and find out more information about dental care by visiting DentalPlans.com.