You can’t surf online, watch TV, or read a newspaper or magazine without seeing or hearing something about the positive effects of green tea. With its rich antioxidants and other healing properties, this beverage has gained serious fame as the new wonder drink. The interesting part to all of this new research is that green tea and gum disease treatments are being found to have a beneficial link. The same health benefits that have gained it thousands of devotees are an incredible advantage in the gum disease fight. Here are a few ways you can implement this ancient herbal remedy into your tooth and gum disease treatment.

• as a beverage
• included in gum creams
• soothing ointment

At the first signs of gum disease green tea can prove itself to be very useful. While the classic symptoms can be difficult to detect at first, increased teeth sensitivity, chronic bad breath you can’t get rid of with normal methods, and bleeding gums are all things to look out for. Many experts recommend drinking a hot cup of green tea after every meal to cut down on plaque build up and cleanse the teeth and gums. While you are waiting for the first available dental appointment, take a preemptive strike against the gum disease by adding this after dinner treat to your routine.

There are all kinds of creams and ointments as treatments for periodontal disease at the dentist office or even over the counter. They are designed to be soothing to irritated gums while providing gingivitis infection relief. You could make your own poultice using green tea leaves and fresh, clean water or take the time to find a mass produced product containing this amazing stuff. If all else fails, ask your dentist if he or she is aware of the benefits and has any ideas where you could find a suitable product to use on your gums.