In ancient Eastern culture, people believed that green tea held magical properties that could alleviate illness and heal the wounded. Though the beverage isn’t as powerful or magical as once believed, scientists now know that it does contain a wealth of disease-fighting agents known as antioxidants (along with other essential nutrients). Among their numerous abilities, the antioxidants in green tea, such as catechins, help your body control harmful bacteria and inflammation—the leading cause of the destruction wrought by periodontal disease.
The reason periodontal inflammation (tissue swelling) is a threat to your oral health is because the oral bacteria that cause it are a constant presence in your mouth. When they accumulate, certain bacteria manipulate your immune system to incite inflammation, which in turn damages your gums and jawbone underneath. While green tea’s antioxidants can help mitigate the inflammatory reaction, preventing or controlling periodontal disease requires regular hygiene and professional dental health care.
To learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy for life, subscribe to this blog, and visit Dr. Kania for a consultation. As a board-certified periodontist, Dr. Ann Kania is specially qualified to diagnose and treat issues concerning periodontal tissue and the supportive structures of a patient’s smile, as well as place dental implants to restore teeth lost to dental disease or trauma. To seek Dr. Kania’s expertise, visit our office or contact us today at (760) 642-0711.
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