{"id":55,"date":"2026-06-29T17:02:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaltowndc.com\/blog\/are-pumpkin-spice-lattes-good-for-you\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T17:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:02:27","slug":"are-pumpkin-spice-lattes-good-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaltowndc.com\/blog\/are-pumpkin-spice-lattes-good-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Pumpkin Spice Lattes Good For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"\"\n

Pumpkin spice latte is a very highly consumed beverage during fall months. Pumpkin is a very healthy fruit, but PSL-like drinks are not only bad for overall health but also affect your oral health negatively.<\/p>\n

Lots of Sugar<\/h2>\n

Pumpkin Spice Latte drinks contain a lot of sugar, both natural and artificial in the form of syrup. Syrups that contain high fructose corn syrup can be extremely bad for health. Sugary drinks and food lead to excessive production of acid in the mouth through bacteria that destroy the tooth enamel. A grande or medium PSL can contain about 50 grams of sugar \u2014 more than you should be consuming in an entire day.<\/p>\n

Teeth Staining<\/h2>\n

We all know that coffees and black teas can stain your teeth, and PSL can do so too. Dark colored foods and beverages stain teeth as their particles settle in the microscopic holes and ridges present all over your teeth.<\/p>\n

So, Can You Still Have Your PSL?<\/h2>\n

Don’t deprive yourself, but make sure you have it only a few times and don’t make it a regular habit. You can also make it less sweet by asking the barista to add less syrup. Even better \u2014 make a regular latte at home and add real pumpkin spice blend instead of artificial syrup. Enjoy your fall and make sure to schedule your teeth cleaning and teeth whitening appointment with our expert dental care team at Dental Town DC today!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pumpkin spice latte is a very highly consumed beverage during fall months. Pumpkin is a very healthy fruit, but PSL-like drinks are not only bad for overall health but also affect your oral health negatively. Lots of Sugar Pumpkin Spice Latte drinks contain a lot of sugar, both natural and artificial in the form of syrup. Syrups that contain high fructose corn syrup can be extremely bad for health. Sugary drinks and food lead to excessive production of acid in the mouth through bacteria that destroy the tooth enamel. A grande or medium PSL can contain about 50 grams of sugar \u2014 more than you should be consuming in an entire day. 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