A daily cup of black tea can stop tooth decay.Byline: ANI London, Dec 6 (ANI): Drinking a cup of black tea a day can help prevent tooth erosion, suggests a new research. According to researchers, the beverage protects teeth from rotting and has no effect on the enamel. However, the researchers found that fizzy drinks and orange juice cause dramatic tooth erosion. The finding follows recent study, which suggested that tea is a healthier drink than water - because of the antioxidants it contains could protect against cancer. Speaking of the latest study, Dr Carrie Ruxton, of the Tea Advisory Panel, said the protective effects of tea could be down to several of its natural ingredients. She said it is a natural source of fluoride, so it could make tooth enamel resistant to acid. Also, tannins tannins, n.pl polyphenolic phytochemicals whose name derives from their use in tanning animal skins. Used as astringents, antioxidants, and styptics; treats burns, relieves diarrhea. in tea appear to inhibit salivary sal·i·var·y adj. 1. Of, relating to, or producing saliva. 2. Of or relating to a salivary gland. salivary pertaining to the saliva. amylase amylase (ăm`əlās'), enzyme having physiological, commercial, and historical significance, also called diastase. It is found in both plants and animals. Amylase was purified (1835) from malt by Anselme Payen and Jean Persoz. - an enzyme in saliva - from breaking down dietary starches into sugars in the mouth. To reach the conclusion, lead researcher Dr Mohamed Bassiouny of Philadelphia's School of Dentistry Noun 1. school of dentistry - a graduate school offering study leading to degrees in dentistry dental school grad school, graduate school - a school in a university offering study leading to degrees beyond the bachelor's degree , immersed 36 extracted molars in different liquids and analysed them over 20 weeks. "Dr Bassiouny's study aimed to identify the erosive e·ro·sive adj. Causing erosion. effects on teeth enamel of tea, without the addition of milk and sugar, and to compare it with that of cola, orange juice, vinegar and water," the Daily Express quoted Ruxton, as saying. "The teeth immersed in tea, like plain water, showed no erosive potential. By contrast, teeth immersed in vinegar saw complete erosion of the enamel, while those immersed in cola and orange juice also showed considerable erosion by 20 weeks," the expert added. (ANI) Copyright 2008 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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