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A Germ-fighting Cocktail?
Saturday, July 21, 2007
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This is too good to be true! Research is now showing that the organic compounds found in both white and red wines have germ-fighting abilities for your teeth and throat; however, it seems red wines exhibit stronger antibacterial effects than whites...but not by much. This is great news for me since I'm partial to Rieslings and Pinot Grigios. But of course there has to be a down side to any new and exciting discovery, right?! In this case, the acidity of the wine can actually soften your tooth's enamel, so it is best to wait at least 20 minutes after enjoying a glass of wine before brushing.
So let us all raise our glasses to the new mouthwash...Cheers!
Tracey, MS, RD
Nutrition Specialist
Nutrition Specialist
"Where there's a will, there's a way"
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