Could A Daily Glass Of Red Actually Be Good For Your Teeth?

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Often you hear about red wine staining the teeth, but a new study has suggested that a glass of red now and again can actually have benefits for your oral health.

Scientists in Spain have discovered that red wine contains extracts, which can help to combat harmful bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria produce acids, which are responsible for enamel damage and researchers believe that the discovery could be used to pilot products to help reduce the risk of cavities in the future.

Research carried out by a team lead by Maria Victoria Moreno-Arribas, from the Spanish Research Council, claims that extracts found in grapes and red wine can help to prevent cavities by reducing the presence of bacteria in the mouth. Researchers analysed the effects of different liquids on biofilms made from bacteria. Tests were carried out using red wine, red wine with grape seed extract, water, 12 per cent  ethanol and red wine without alcohol; the biofilm was dipped in the solution and the results were best for red wine and red wine with grape seed extract. The results for both the alcohol and non-alcohol tests were positive.

Researchers now believe that the results of the study, which were published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, could help to influence manufacturing of products to reduce the risk of decay in the future.

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