Green Tea Toothpaste
Posted on Friday, April 17th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Green Tea – On Your Toothbrush?
Think about toothpaste and what comes to mind is fluoride. Of course, there are the adjunct flavors that add to the palatal appeal of toothpastes – mint or berries targeting the young market, but never green tea. It may come as a surprise to some but a lot of people are already familiar with this type of toothpaste. There are some who have been adhering to it, and then there are those that could attest to the efficacy of using green tea toothpaste.
In the past few years, there have already been a lot of studies that document the significance of green tea in the realm of dental medicine. This is primarily attributed to this substance’s antimicrobial property. Research has a lot of literature to back up the reasons for green tea being catapulted into herbal fame. It apparently contains substances responsible for treating some diseases. However, it is not solely a cure to a specific disease; rather, a therapeutic measure that could somehow alleviate symptoms. Thereby, people should not rely on it alone.
Green tea has also invaded the field of dentistry. Recently, there have been products in the market that brandish this tea as an ingredient, primarily in toothpastes and mouthwashes. Other special oral solutions, however, that are sold chiefly to dental practitioners may be availed of in their offices. To suffice the curiosity, it would still be best to include this in your consultation before self-administering, as some of the products out in the market do not genuinely contain green tea.
Studies show that green tea has the ability to increase acid resistance of the tooth enamel; thereby, resulting in some sort of protection which could decrease the incidence of tooth decay progression. It has also been found that there are specific properties of green tea that pursue the plaque-causing bacteria. This, together with the effects of fluoride, forms a barrier against gum diseases and tooth decay. Bacteria responsible for the proliferation of these common oral diseases are also accountable for halitosis or bad breath. With green tea’s addition to the list of ingredients in toothpastes, it guarantees fresher breath that lasts longer.
If these green tea-infused dentifrices stand true to its promise, then a decrease in the incidences of tooth decay and other oral diseases would be noticeable. With a market full of products like these today, it is hoped that it would be indeed as effective as numerous studies have promised.
About the Author
The author is a health care specialist that deals studies on the subject of alternative medicine.
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