Can't get to your toothbrush? Try sipping a cup of green tea instead. Research shows that drinking green tea may be a good way to impress your dentist. In a study, the more green tea men drank, the better their gums fared during dental exams.
Green for Great Gums
You know that part of the dental exam when your dentist pokes and prods your gums to see how healthy they are? The study showed not only did frequent green tea drinkers have better results during the exam, but also their gums bled less. A bonus for drinking green tea…better tooth enamel.
Polish Your Pearlies
Researchers think it's the catechins in green tea that somehow prevent cavity-producing plaque from forming, which in turn protects teeth and gums. Catechins may also help reduce gum inflammation. Remember: There is a link between gum inflammation and heart disease.
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