Monday, January 30, 2012

Dried Licorice Root Fights The Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay And Gum Disease

Scientists are reporting identification of two substances in licorice - used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine - that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. In a study in ACS' Journal of Natural Products, they say that these substances could have a role in treating and preventing tooth decay and gum disease. To read more, see http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/239945.php


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