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Beverages Containing Plant-Derived Polyphenols Inhibit Growth and Biofilm Formation of Streptococcus mutans and Children's Supragingival Plaque Bacteria
| Content Provider | MDPI |
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| Author | Wu, Christine Huang, Ellen Li, Wei White, Mark Jung, Shawn Xie, Qian |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Objectives: Polyphenols in edible berries and tea plant (Camellia sinensis) suppressed virulence factors of oral pathogens. We investigated if the commercially marketed plant polyphenols-containing beverages inhibited growth and biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans and children’s dental plaque. Methods: Supragingival plaque collected from 16 children (7–11 years) were suspended in TSB for testing. Test beverages included 26 marketed packaged teas, ready-to-drink bottled raspberry flavored teas and cranberry juice cocktails with and without added sugars. Their effects on in vitro growth and biofilm formation of S. mutans and children’s plaque bacteria were determined after 24–48 h at 37 °C anaerobically in CDM with or without sucrose. Results: Brewed infusions from black, green and cinnamon or raspberry flavored teas bags inhibited growth and biofilm formation of children’s plaque bacteria. Compared to controls, bottled raspberry flavored teas and cranberry juice cocktails significantly inhibited growth and biofilm formation of test bacteria. Added sugar did not significantly impact the inhibition (p > 0.05). Biofilms formed in these beverages were loosely attached and easily dislodged from surfaces. Conclusions: Beverages rich in antimicrobial plant polyphenols reduce plaque adherence, may benefit oral health and are preferred over other sugary beverages. The concept of oral diseases prevention using natural foods/diet is innovative, practical and acceptable. |
| Starting Page | 43 |
| e-ISSN | 23065710 |
| DOI | 10.3390/beverages7030043 |
| Journal | Beverages |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Volume Number | 7 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-06-28 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Beverages Integrative and Complementary Medicine Natural Anticariogenic Agents Children's Dental Plaque Biofilm Beverages with Plant Polyphenols Caries Prevention in Children Diet and Caries Management Streptococcus Mutans Healthy Beverages Beverage and Oral Health |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
