Green Tea and Oral Health

The Green tea is obtained from the tea plant Camellia sinensis (L.), Common names: Green tea extract, Chinese tea which belongs to the family Theaceae. Tea is the most consumed drink in the world after water. Green tea is a ‗non-fermented‘ tea, and contains more Catechins, than black tea or oolong tea. Catechins are in vitro and in vivo strong anti-oxidants. In addition, its content of certain minerals and vitamins increases the antioxidant potential of this type of tea. It is a widely used medicinal plant by the trials throughout India, China and popular in various indigenous system of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy Green tea has been consumed throughout the ages in India, China, Japan, and Thailand. Recent human studies suggest that green tea contributes to overall oral health. Green tea has been used in dentistry and has a promising role in future. This paper is an attempt to review potential role if green tea in promoting oral health.