Although some people avoid red wine because of surface stains on their teeth, it may be true that the fermented grape drink helps to prevent oral health issues. According to some media reports, different types of red wine actually inhibit dental caries. However, since the media frenzy over this fact, some dental professionals have moved in to disprove the media’s claims. Red wine has been proven, when consumed in moderation, to lower cholesterol, which then has a positive effect on the heart, controls blood sugar, and boosts brain activity. The new information stating that red wine can potentially help avert cases of dental caries was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Although the research suggested that there was potentially a link, media outlets like the Huffington Post and Medical News Today brought the hype to a new level touting Red Wine as a cavity fighter. The research shows that Red Wines and some Red Wines without alcohol slow the development of some kinds of bacteria in oral biofilm. However, the study showed that the Red Wine failed to have an effect on the growth of a bacteria known as S. mutans, which are actually related to dental caries. The study used five different oral pathogens made of biofilm: Streptococcus mutans, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Stoptococcus oralis, Actinomyces oris, and Veillonella dispar. The real research shows, “that chlorhexidine gluconate (0.2%) was more effective than the other substances studied in reducing microbial levels. However, in clinical studies 0.5% to 1.0% clorhexidine gel or rinse is not very effective in caries prevention according to ADA Evidence-Based Dentistry Guidelines.”
The press releases that are encouraging using red wine for dental caries, dentists are evaluating the use. The studies that involve red wine, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic have conflicting results. This simply shows that in vitro lab testing is not perfect for forecasting studies or for predicting what will happen in clinical trials.
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