The benefits of drinking tea – protecting teeth

Drinking tea can protect teeth
The reason why tea has the effect of protecting teeth is due to the combined action of various substances contained in tea, such as fluoride, tea polyphenols, and tea tannins.
1. Fluorine
We all know that fluoride toothpaste can make teeth stronger and acid resistant, which means that fluoride is very important for our teeth. In fact, tea also contains this substance that protects our teeth – fluoride. It comes from tea leaves and water that has been brewed with tea leaves. A moderate amount of fluoride is an important element in inhibiting the occurrence of dental caries, and it can protect the enamel of teeth from erosion.
Because tea plants accumulate fluoride absorbed from the soil into their leaves, the fluoride content in tea is very rich. Dried tea contains around 400 parts per million of fluoride, while a cup of brewed tea contains 0.3-0.5 milligrams of fluoride. Experiments have shown that 34% of fluoride can remain in the mouth after drinking tea. And some of them will firmly adhere to the enamel on the surface of the teeth. In fact, in countries where tea is frequently consumed, 70% of the fluoride intake in the human body comes from tea. That is to say, drinking tea can have a better effect on protecting teeth.
The fluorine-containing substances in tea can kill bacteria remaining in the gaps between teeth and prevent tooth decay, with a much better effect than fluoride combination preparations. Tea can also inhibit the reduction of calcium in the human body, which is beneficial for preventing dental caries, protecting teeth, and strengthening teeth. In addition, tea can also eliminate residual protein in the mouth, thereby achieving the goal of refreshing breath and eliminating bad breath.
2. Tea polyphenolic compounds
These compounds can inhibit the generation and reproduction of dental bacteria, thereby preventing the occurrence of dental caries. Both black tea and green tea contain tea polyphenols, which are antioxidant plant compounds that can prevent plaque from adhering to teeth, thereby reducing the risk of oral and dental diseases. In addition, because tea itself is alkaline, and alkaline substances can prevent the reduction and loss of calcium in teeth, drinking tea can play a role in strengthening teeth.
3. Tea tannins
Tea is the best natural source of tannic acid. Research has shown that tea tannins in a cup of tea can inhibit the growth of bacteria and cariogenic bacteria, which are the main factors in the growth of dental plaque. In addition to its effect on dental plaque, tannic acid can also interact with other substances in tea soup, such as catechins, caffeine, and vitamin E, to enhance the acid resistance of dental enamel. And with the participation of fluoride, the acid resistance of teeth will be greatly enhanced.
From this perspective, drinking tea and combining it with a healthy diet can effectively prevent tooth decay and help us establish and maintain a healthy oral environment. Therefore, in recent years, more and more people have started to maintain oral health by drinking tea.