• Dentistry

    Gummy Bears Posed to Fight Tooth Decay

    Gummybears

    Gummy Bears

    Now, there are Gummy Bears that are fighting tooth decay. The sticky, bear shaped candy is made with the sugar substitute Xylitol and distributed to children to actually prevent dental disease.

    Go figure.

    The children in the study were given four bears three times a day, containing different concentrations of xylitol. The results show that after six weeks of gummy bear snacking, the levels of harmful MS bacteria in the children’s plaque was significantly reduced. According to Ly “Based on our findings, it is feasible to develop a clinical trial of a gummy-based caries prevention programme. Such a study is now being carried out in the East Cleveland primary school district (Ohio, USA).”

    Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world. The distribution of Xylitol gummy bears in the school setting may help to reduce the burden of this foremost chronic childhood disease in Europe and the US.

    A “MAGIC MOUTHWASH” in Gummy Bear form. Sure beats drilling and filling.

    Stay tuned…….


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