If you consume 3 cups of black tea per day, your trips to the dentist will significantly decrease in numbers since this beverage destroys bacteria known for causing cavities and gum disease. Furthermore, experts claim that the above-mentioned dosage of black tea will help maintain the health of your teeth.
Moreover, the research concluded the black tea prevents the appearance of cavities even when you drink the tea with sugar. According to the data from an existing study by Dr. Carrie Ruxton, black tea is capable of destroying two types of bacteria, Streptococcus mutants and Lactobacillus, which are the main culprits behind cavities and gum disease.
In addition, green tea has other positive effects since it removes unpleasant breath odor; it neutralizes the sulfur compounds in the mouth cavity, compounds that are responsible for creating the odor in the first place. Furthermore, Dr. Ruxton, whose analysis has been published in the British Nutrition Foundations Nutrition Bulletin, claims that there is firm evidence that states drinking tea prevents the loss of teeth.
According to her research, drinking 3 or 4 cups of black tea per day lowers the bacteria present within the mouth. In fact, when the bacteria in the mouth reacts to carbohydrates, an acid that destroys tooth enamel is created. Therefore, black and green tea both decrease inflammation and prevent the binding and further development of bacteria. The teas contain antioxidants known as flavonoids and catechines, which have an anti-microbic effect. Furthermore, green tea can help you lose weight because it enables more effective and speedier consumption of fat.