Know how effective licorice is for your teeth
Journeying into the much trusted candy shop ofolden times can show that they are not with much benefit for dental health. Going through the most recently contributed article that you find in ACS’s Journal of Natural Products, you can come across their argument that states licorice can prove to be good as a preventive or a curative for dental troubles such as tooth decay along with other periodontal diseases.
If you go back to the traditional medicinal history of China, you would see that the dried forms of theroots of licorice were chiefly used. Its medicinal properties cannot be negated as it can prove to be very effective on the respiratory and the digestive diseases. The roots are claimed to have healing properties starting from athlete’s foot culminating with depression. Though there are not sufficient proofs to show the curative effects of theroots of licorice, the leading institutes of America have made an extensive study to put forward the positive effects of the roots of licorice. As it is that we would not recommend you to cast a light glance over the article, we present you with a short summary.
There are two substances that the researchers have found in licorice that can destroy the oral bacteria. One is licorisoflavan A, while the other is licoridicin. Whereas two strains can cause your teeth to decay, the three strains can create gum diseases.
To keep risks at bay, it is always advisable to have a consultation with your dentist before making use of the licorice and making it a part of your dental care procedure. It is always recommended that those having high blood pressure or heart diseases should not make use of the licorice. Care must be taken to see that licorice can be harmful for the pregnant women and those that are prescribed with drugs.
It must however be noted that licorice candies do not always contain the roots of licorice. Anise oil has been often used by confectioners as it provides similar flavor. You can, however, fortunately, find their roots in the lollipops of Dr. John’s and that helps out in fighting cavities, thereby proving beneficial to your teeth.
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