Scientists at the University of Boston, USA, discovered the role coffee has antioxidants that help protect the teeth and the risk of gum inflammation.
Coffee protects the teeth, especially among males.
"We found coffee not adversely affect oral health, but instead, it has a protective effect against periodontal disease, the most common is gingivitis and periodontal inflammation, Nathan ng, head of research dental schools, Boston University, said.
According to The Epoch Times, scientists have collected data from 1,152 men to carry out studies on the oral health problems for veterans during the period from 1968 to 1998 the vast majority veterans are white men, aged 26 to 84.
Based on the information the participants provided research about the level and frequency of drinking coffee, the scientists found coffee drinking had little effect, but it is important to reduce the number of missing teeth, especially among males.
"This is the first long-term study to examine the relationship between coffee drinking and gum problems in the mouth," Mr Ng said.
The study was published in the Journal of Periodontology.
Journal of Periodontology has also published a number of studies on the benefits and harms of coffee and tea. Coffee is said to have a large effect in reducing the rate of Parkinson's disease. Drinking coffee regularly may also reduce the risk of skin cancer and increased long-term life chances.
Source: vnexpress.net
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