More Benefits of Green Tea

Brush, floss, rinse are simple things we do to take care our teeth. Now you can add "sip green tea" to the list of ways you can protect your smile. A study from Japan's Kyushu University found that people who had a cup or more a day showed fewer signs of gum disease, such as bleeding gums, than those who consumed less. Catechins and other antioxidants in tea may inhibit the growth of infection-causing bacteria, say researchers. So start brewing up some benefits today.