Three cups of tea a day will save the teeth from caries

Three cups of tea a day will save you from frequent visits to the dentist, as the researchers found in the UK. They found that the drinks contain substances that fight the bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth decay.

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From a delicious cup of hot tea on the faces of many people appear satisfied smile. And now researchers have found that tea itself makes them smile brighter. It is enough to eat only three cups a day, and your teeth will remain in excellent condition. This is the conclusion the independent group of researchers from the UK, led by Dr Carrie Ruxton, whose work is published in the journal Vritish Nutrition Foundation's Nutrition Bulletin.

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They studied a large number of studies already carried out and found that black tea   It can fight with two types of bacteria (Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus), which are associated with the development caries   and Desa disease n. Thus it is the most effective dose of 3-4 cups of tea per day, even with a small amount of sugar.

However, there was also helpful   green tea Which not only has a similar effect, but also allows you to effectively deal with the problem of bad breath. According to Dr. Ruxton, at the disposal of science there is sufficient evidence to say, drinking tea prevents tooth loss.

"I'm sure that this news will be well received by dentists and hygienists, - says Carrie Ruxton. - And we hope that they will bring this information to all their patients. When the bacteria in the mouth react to carbohydrates, they produce acid, which dissolves the tooth enamel , which leads to damage. The black and green tea reduce the level of inflammation and prevent the growth of bacteria, preventing this chain reaction from the beginning. " (READ MORE)

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