Origins of green tea consumption believe that it could cure disease and heal wounds. With recent scientific studies showing that there are health benefits of drinking green tea, especially in weight loss, heart health, and cancer prevention.
A study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology, states that routine intake of green tea may also help promote healthy teeth and gums. The study found that those who regularly drank green tea had superior periodontal health than subjects that consumed less green tea.
Male participants aged 49 through 59 were examined on three indicators of periodontal disease: periodontal pocket depth (PD), clinical attachment loss (CAL) of gum tissue, and bleeding on probing (BOP) of the gum tissue. Researchers observed that for every one cup of green tea consumed per day, there was a decrease in all three indicators.
Green tea’s ability to help reduce symptoms of periodontal disease may be due to the presence of the antioxidant catechin. By interfering with the body’s inflammatory response to periodontal bacteria, green tea may help promote periodontal health. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. It could lead to other diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Thus regualarly drinking green tea could lead to improved oral health and overall health.