Matcha Tea for Dental Health, Fact or Fable?

This study shows that continuous application of tea polyphenols on a daily basis can be considered as a useful and practical method for the prevention of periodontal diseases” Inhibitory effects of green tea polyphenols on the production of a virulence factor of the periodontal-disease-causing anaerobic bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis Decreased Plaque and Acid Levels In several studies, green tea has been shown to effectively prevent bacteria from sticking to the teeth. (1) This is significant because bacteria sticking to the teeth is what causes plaque build-up, and the acidic enzymes that are produced from the bacteria contribute to cavities. So not ONLY does green tea inhibit the bacteria themselves, but prevents them from sticking to the teeth, as well as inhibiting the production of the acids produced by the bacteria(4).  Too high an acid level in the mouth is a significant contributor to dental issues. This can be a particular problem in vegans who tend to have high acid levels in the mouth, and as a result have a tendency towards more dental problems. Green tea could be an easy and tasty solution to this problem, since it’s also vegan. While it might seem strange to westerners to give children green tea to drink, this is a common practice in Asia. One study actually gave children green tea to drink at elementary schools and followed them for a year. Comparing them to a control group showed that the children who drink green tea get fewer cavities than chil...
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