Camellia sinensis in the Prevention and Treatment of Dry Mouth: A Review.
- 2026-06-11
- Review
- Dentistry journal 14(6)
- Margaret Conde
- Elizabeth Kao
- Olivia Schmieder
- Macie Watkins
- Rachel G Newman
- Janet C Tou
- PubMed: 42345954
- DOI: 10.3390/dj14060363
- Low evidence
- Clinical
Tea consumption, particularly of green and black tea, showed a transient enhancement of salivary flow, pH, and QoL, offering a low-cost non-pharmacological approach to supporting oral health.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Small
- Significant
- Yes