Are you a coffee lover? Here's a Good news for you!
Researchers have found that Coffee could not only perk you up in the morning but could also help protect you from gum disease, They found that those who drank coffee were protected against gum disease. They believe the antioxidants in the coffee could play a role - but admit they are not quite sure what is the real mechanism. Further research will be needed to find out what is happening.
Lead author Nathan Ng (Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine), said: 'We found that coffee consumption did not have an adverse effect on periodontal health, and, instead, may have protective effects against periodontal disease.'
Ng added, "Coffee consumption was associated with a small but statistically significant reduction in number of teeth with periodontal bone loss" The study was published in the August issue of the Journal of Periodontology.
The study concluded that coffee consumption may be protective against periodontal bone loss in adult males—the group examined in the study. Ng said, 'This is the first long-term study of its kind that has investigated the association between coffee consumption and periodontal disease in humans,'
The study involved 1,152 men in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Longitudinal Study (DLS). Information on coffee intake was self-reported by the participants. Researchers controlled for risk factors such as alcohol consumption, education, diabetes status, body mass index, smoking, frequency of brushing and flossing, and recent periodontal treatment or dental cleanings. Researchers suggest exploring their findings in a more diverse study population in the future.
ASKDENT tips: Coffee can help prevent gum problem, but
proper brushing and flossing are still the most important things to prevent gum
problem. Coffee can be good for your gums ( according to the new study), but it
stains your teeth. Frequent coffee consumption may lead to a yellowish smile.
So, Remember to rinse your mouth with water after consume coffee for a bright
sparkling smile and healthy gums.
