Dental plaque prevention

Acacia gum reduces dental plaque formation. Gargle and then swallow acacia gum dissolved in water many times daily, for many months.

Cranberry reduces dental plaque formation. Gargle and then swallow pure cranberry juice many times daily, for many months.

Green tea is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth; reduces dental plaque formation. Take green tea extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of catechins, in divided doses, for many months.

Perilla leaf reduces dental plaque formation. Take perilla leaf extract daily, containing 100-200 mg of rosmarinic acid, in divided doses, for many months.

Oolong tea reduces dental plaque formation. Gargle each night before bedtime with an alcoholic extract of oolong tea, for many months.

OPC's reduce dental plaque formation. Use chewing gum containing OPC's many times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Xylitol is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth and reduces dental plaque formation. Use 4-10 g of xylitol containing chewing gum or other forms of xylitol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Bloodroot reduces dental plaque formation. Use a bloodroot extract containing toothpaste many times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Green tea is an antibacterial; contains fluoride; inhibits bacteria growth; reduces dental caries formation. Chew green tea containing chewing gum or use a green tea gargle many times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Zinc reduces dental plaque formation. Use zinc containing toothpaste many times daily, for many months.