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XYLITOL
Author(s) -
Sneed W. Dan,
Knight James S.,
Swift Edward J.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2004.tb00022.x
Subject(s) - xylitol , chewing gum , dentistry , oral health , medicine , food science , chemistry , fermentation
High‐concentration xylitol chewing gum has been used therapeutically in public health programs in Europe for quite some time. The use of xylitol as a sweetener is slowly increasing in the United States. There is much evidence that xylitol can be a useful adjunct in preventing dental caries because of its effect on mutans streptococci ( MS ) in the oral environment. This review examines some of the literature that identifies the various benefits and capabilities of xylitol as a preventive therapeutic agent. Xylitol chewing gum is a convenient and pleasant preventive tool that almost all patients can use and enjoy.