Xylitol May Prevent Early Childhood Tooth Decay
Filed in archive Food and Agriculture on August 19, 2008
In a recent clinical trial, researchers report a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener.
Researchers reported that nearly 76% of the children in the group who received xylitol were free of tooth decay by the end of the study, compared with 48% of the children in the group that did not receive the substance.
Xylitol is FDA approved as a food additive, and is classified as safe. For the purpose reported here, it can be administered in the form of chewing gum, lozenges, or syrup.
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(08/22/08 3:36pm)
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Dental Carrollton
(12/01/09 6:58pm)
I found this informative. i completely agree with this. Xylitol is a natural occurring low-calorie sweetener which has been approved for use in foods. xylitol helps prevent tooth decay by acting as an antibacterial agent. Earlier research using the sweetener in chewing gum and lozenges had shown fewer tooth decay in permanent teeth. The researchers used the xylitol in an oral syrup form in babies aged 9 – 15 months.
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Xylitol Fresh
(12/03/10 6:13am)
There are Xylitol wipes that are out now - That may help too ;)
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