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Red wine is good for the gumsPosted Mar 12th 2006 11:38AM by Nicole WestonFiled under: Wine, Juice, ScienceRed wine still isn't the best drink for teeth because, like coffee, it can stain the enamel. But new studies show that it may help fight and
prevent gum disease, periodontitis. Canadian scientists say that the antioxidant properties of polyphenols in red wine
can fight the free radicals released by the bacteria that cause gum disease. This will reduce inflammation and decrease
the severity of the disease, though there has not been a conclusive link shown between wine drinkers and a reduced risk
of periodontitis yet. For non-drinkers, these same polyphenols have been found in cranberry juice, as well as red wine.
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