Green tea has been around in many Asian countries such as China and Japan for thousands of years and to this day is enjoyed by many world wide.
As well as its great taste and low caffeine content there are many benefits for your health that come from drinking green tea, including a range of benefits for your oral health.
Cavity Prevention + Gum Health
Green tea contains particles that are known to control and reduce inflammation and fight bacteria. It is suggested that these compounds are effective in controlling the levels of acidity in the saliva, which reduces the levels of dental plaque.
Goodbye To Bad Breath
Who doesn’t want better-smelling breath? Green tea has also been associated with better smelling breath. This is most likely due to the fact that green tea kills off the microbes that help make our mouth smell bad.
For more info check out this list of articles on the health benefits of green tea:
– 5 Ways Green Is Good For Oral Health
– Colgate – ‘Green Tea May Be Good For Your Periodontal Health‘
– American Academy of Periodontology