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Article: Smile ... red wine may be good for your teeth after all.(News)
- Article from:
- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- March 11, 2006
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Byline: By Gareth Morgan Western Mail
It was once up there with coffee on the banned list of substances for those who wanted to maintain a healthy smile with shiny white teeth.
But now it seems there is a good excuse for lovers of red wine to pour themselves a glass, with researchers claiming it is actually beneficial for the bite.
Compounds known as polyphenols in red wine have been found to stave off periodontal diseases which affect the gums and bone around the teeth, often leading to permanent tooth loss. Periodontitis affects 65% of adults ...