Drop of red is all white

AN evening of drinking red wine can lead to a less than perfect white smile.

So it will come as a surprise to many that wine is apparently good for teeth and gums.

Chemicals in red wine can fight bad breath by fending off the bacteria which cause halitosis, a study has found. They may also prevent bleeding, swollen gums and irritation.

The Spanish researchers found the plant compounds which come from the grapes in the wine stopped bacteria sticking to human cells, resulting in less plaque build-up.