Green Tea and Oral Health.

Research Summary (see below for details): Rinsing your mouth with EGCg-rich liquid after meals may be a potent weapon against cavities, periodontal diseases and bad breath. These benefits are not associated with swallowing a green tea pill or capsule.

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EGCg can inhibit bacteria that cause dental cavities and periodontal disease.

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EGCg can reduce plaque by preventing bacteria from adhering to teeth and inhibiting glucan synthesis.

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EGCg can reduce the destruction of gum tissue by inhibiting collagenase activity that can destroy healthy collagen in gum tissue.

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EGCg can destroy methyl mercaptan (CH3SH), the compound responsible for bad breath.

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