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A Healthy Gum-Ption

Friday, March 14, 2008

A HEALTHY GUM-PTION
Enjoy these foods and beverages that have shown to promote good oral health
GREEN TEA: University of Illinois- Chicago researchers found that drinking green tea reduced the number of bacteria in the mouth that cause bad breath. In a separate study. Pace University scientists found that flavorids a compound in green tea, work with the germ killers in toothpaste and mouthwash, boosting their effectiveness at warding off viruses and preventing cavities.
BLACK TEA: A study by the Vivekananda Institute reported in 2005 that people who drank black tea for one year had a reduced risk of developing oral cancer.
CRANBERRY JUICE: Researchers at the University of Rochester have shown that cranberry juice helps to stop bacteria from sticking to teeth, thereby preventing the formation of plaque, which is a cause of tooth decay.
RAISINS: In 2005, University of Illinois-Chicago researchers found that two compounds in raisins were successful In fighting bacteria in the mouth that causes cavities and gum disease
Enjoy these foods and beverages that have shown to promote good oral health
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Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.