As my father would say, I have been blessed with a good set of choppers. Other than two small cavities and a chipped tooth, I have enjoyed excellent oral health. It definitely was not hereditary, because both my parents lost their teeth to gingivitis. Studies suggest that my good oral health may be linked to my love for tea.

First of all, green tea naturally contains fluoride, which is helpful in strengthening teeth and preventing cavities. The tea plant also absorbs fluoride from the water and soil that it is grown in; so it is wise to use the younger leaves if one is concerned about the amount of fluoride they are consuming.