- Grape seed extract could prevent people losing teeth and strengthen fillings
- The current drawback of tooth-coloured fillings is they only last 5 to 7 years
- But that could change with the new discovery by a team of Chicago dentists
- The extract toughens a tooth's dentin below the enamel, the researchers found
- A third of adults have tooth decay and the average number of fillings is seven
A natural compound found in grapes has been found to strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay, a study says.
Scientists claim that the discovery could stop people from losing teeth and also boost the strength of fillings, allowing them to last longer.
Grape seed extract – a byproduct of the wine making industry which can be purchased from health food shops – has long been linked to health benefits such as improved heart function and better circulation. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4589458/Seeds-grapes-fight-against-tooth-decay.html
