Green Tea Could Help Avoid Need For Cosmetic Dentistry
A recent study conducted in Japan has shown that regular consumption of green tea can in fact improve your oral health. Almost one thousand male subjects participated in the study. They were carefully examined for signs of periodontal disease and those who were experiencing inflammation of the gums and other similar ailments found that their symptoms were eased with the consumption of green tea.
The results are fairly conclusive that drinking green tea is an effective way to alleviate gum disease and improve oral hygiene, although unfortunately it is not entirely clear why. It is thought that the anti-oxidants that are found in green tea are effective in reducing the body’s inflammatory reactions to the various bacteria that cause these diseases.
Good news then for fans of green tea and perhaps something to consider for those who have a poor level of oral hygiene. As far as the world of cosmetic dentistry is concerned, any news like this is good news and your cosmetic dentist will encourage you to get into good habits that are likely to help protect your teeth. If you are a fan of hot drinks such as coffee and tea that can damage your teeth then perhaps you should consider switching to green tea instead. If you’ve recently undergone teeth whitening procedures then green tea may actually be a far better choice of drink as it is less likely to cause staining in addition to various other oral health benefits. It seems that is a far better choice than other popular hot drinks if you want to take good care of your teeth and mouth.
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Tags: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
| April 30, 2010 at 9:10 am | No comment
