Scientists have discovered that wine can boost your teeth and soothe sore throats

A daily tipple is packed with so many disease-fighting compounds it can reduce your risk of gum disease, tooth decay and even throat infections, according to a new study.

Previous studies have already revealed that moderate amounts of red wine can help your heart health and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's.

Now it's believed that both red and white wine have antibacterial properties that can boost your oral health.

Professor Gabriella Gazzani in Italy, who led the study, discovered that wine is great for reducing the growth of several strains of bacteria that can cause tooth decay.

'Our findings seem to indicate that wine acts as an effective antimicrobial agent against bacteria,' she said in the American Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

'However, it doesn't replace mouthwash or toothpaste. We should still brush and floss our teeth in the regular way.'

We'll drink to that!