|
A multi-disciplinary expert panel, convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs, reported that some non-fluoride agents could augment cavity prevention in high cavity risk children. They reported enhanced cavity protection when these non-fluoride agents were used in conjunction with toothpaste, dental sealants and varnishes that contain fluoride, as well as community water fluoridation, and good eating habits.
The panel advised that parents and caregivers of healthy children older than 5 years who are at higher risk for cavities should encourage these children to chew sugar-free polyol gum after meals for 10 to 20 minutes to prevent cavities. Sucking xylitol-containing sugar-free lozenges or hard candy after meals could also reduce cavities in these children. A polyol is a low-calorie sweetener such as xylitol, sorbitol or mannitol, which is not broken down by the bacteria in the mouth and therefore does not contribute to tooth decay.
The full report is available on the ADA's
Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) website.
Toothache Article
Click below to read full article:
Flat Dr. K spotted.....everywhere!!
Dr. Kochman is
a proud provider of
ArmourBite
The New Generation
Performance Enhancing Mouthguard |
 |
| |
|
 |
For more information
click here
Shouldn’t
YOU be
using the
UA
PERFORMANCE
ENHANCING
mouthguard ?
…just ask Dr.
Kochman
|
| |
|
Halloween 2011 Pictures
Back to Top
|
