Green Tea Can Protect Your Teeth

Many people drink green tea for its strong health benefits. It’s packed with antioxidants, combating damage to your cells and encouraging a youthful, vibrant appearance. If you’re a fan of this classic tea, the news just keeps getting better: Green tea has also been linked to valuable benefits to your oral health.

In a scientific study, a group of people between the age of forty and sixty-four who were in the habit of drinking a cup of green tea every day were found to be 19% less likely to have lost teeth to dental problems. This can be attributed to the warm fluid rinsing out the mouth, combined with antimicrobial catechins in the tea itself.

Oolong tea was determined to have a similar, weaker effect. Mixing green tea with sugar was determined to counteract its positive effect. Coffee apparently has no positive effect on your mouth, while sweetened coffees are downright detrimental.

To learn more about how to foster healthy teeth in your daily routine, contact our dentist’s office in Issaquah.