The idea of red wine being good for your health is not a new idea but you may have not heard about the positive effects 3-4 ounces of red wine does for not just your cardiovascular health, but also your oral health.

The reason being red wine contains two key ingredients, one an antioxidant known as proanthocyanidins, found in red wine, and dark chocolate counteracts a bacteria known as streptoccus mutans, with sticks to your teeth and saliva, and can cause tooth decay. The second ingredient in red wine is known as polyphenols, which is found in the grape seeds, and helps control inflammation due to gingivitis or infection and even periodontal disease.