The gummy bears snack, which is a favorite among kids, may be able to prevent tooth decay.
Researchers from University of Washington have revealed that adding tooth-protecting sugar substitute xylitol in gummy bears can help keep dental problems at bay.
Tooth Decay - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Tooth decay in toddlers, children and adults, also called dental caries, is a bacterial infection causing demineralization and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth.
Tooth decay in toddlers, children and adults, also called dental caries, is a bacterial infection causing demineralization and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth.
In the study led by Kiet A. Ly, school children were given four bears three times a day, containing different concentrations of xylitol.
He found that after six weeks of gummy bear snacking, the levels of harmful MS bacteria in the children's plaque was significantly reduced.
Depression Linked to Tooth Loss
Feeling depressed or unable to face people? Well, in that case, check your smile, for tooth loss can be the reason why you're feeling so gloomy.
Feeling depressed or unable to face people? Well, in that case, check your smile, for tooth loss can be the reason why you're feeling so gloomy.
"For xylitol to be successfully used in oral health promotion programmes amongst primary-school children, an effective means of delivering xylitol must be identified. Gummy bears would seem to be more ideal than chewing gum," he added.
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Annual Check Up Must Before Kids Start School Again
As part of the ritual of going back to school, parents will no doubt buy their children new clothes and supplies, and take them to the pediatrician for their annual check up.
As part of the ritual of going back to school, parents will no doubt buy their children new clothes and supplies, and take them to the pediatrician for their annual check up.
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Xylitol can Keep Toddlers' Teeth Healthy
Researchers at the University of Washington have suggested that tooth decay in toddlers can be treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener.
Researchers at the University of Washington have suggested that tooth decay in toddlers can be treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener.
