Red Wine May Combat Tooth Loss
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Contributed by Nicole Weaver| 11 March, 2006 15:22 GMT
Red wine contains compounds called polyphenols that help prevent and reduce the tissue damage caused by periodontal disease, according to a study presented Friday to the American Association for Dental Research at its 35th Annual Meeting in Florida.
Periodontitis is a progressive infectious disease affecting the gums and bone that surround and support teeth, often causing tooth movement and leading to permanent tooth loss. About 15 percent of adults between 21 and 50 years of age and 65 percent of adults over 50 are affected by this disease, according to V. Houde, D. Grenier and F. Chandad of Universit |
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