Green Tea = Happy Teeth
Happy “Tooth-Day”!
Farah Flossit here, wishing you & your loved ones a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!:)
After suggesting some New Year Resolutions & Dental-utions, today I’d like to suggest just one more healthy choice that can also be good for your teeth.
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Previous research has shown weight loss, heart health, & cancer prevention to be among the potential benefits of drinking green tea. A study that examined the dental health of 940 men found that those who regularly drank green tea had better oral health than those who didn’t. Men between the ages of 49 & 59 were examined on 3 indicators–(1. periodontal pocket depth, 2. attachment loss of gum tissue, & 3. bleeding on probing of the gum tissues) of gum disease & researchers found that for every cup of green tea consumed per day, a decreased in all 3 indicators occurred.
The presence of the antioxidant catechin in green tea may be responsible for its beneficial effect on periodontal health, researchers said. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums & bones supporting the teeth; green tea & the catechin it contains may help promote periodontal health by interfering with the body’s inflammatory response to periodontal bacteria.
“Any new study which brings dental healthcare into the spotlight is a step in the right direction,” said Dr. Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation. “Like any study of a relatively small number of people we can never be certain of the results–but because tea is relatively cheap & easily available, we must take notice of studies of this type, & we at the foundation will continue to watch & report on this & similar stories.”
Proper nutrition means eating a well-balanced diet so that your body can get the nutrients needed for good health & wellness. If your diet is low in the nutrients your body needs, your mouth may have more difficult time resisting infection. With this in mind, remember that your dental health directly affects your overall health and visa-versa.
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Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)
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