According to a recent study, sugar-free lollipops containing licorice root extract, reduce the bacteria that causes tooth decay. Specifically in preschool aged children with a high-risk of tooth decay.
The study was published by the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, funded by the Research and Data Institute of the affiliated companies of Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, New Mexico and North Carolina.
The researchers analyzed 66 preschool students ages 2 - 5 who were given a lollipop for 10 minutes twice daily for three weeks. The results showed a significant reduction in Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans.)
"Dental decay is one of the most common childhood diseases with more than half of children ages 5 - 17 having had at least one cavity or filling," said Jed J. Jacobson, D.D.S., M.S., M.P.H., Chief Science Officer at Delta Dental.
"We are working to find simple, effective regimens that will encourage prevention and control of dental disease. While the results of this pilot clinical trial are encouraging, more research is needed to confirm these early findings."
Fluoride makes teeth stronger and helps prevent tooth decay. A Child should also drink tap water which contains the right fluoride to help your teeth. ffective regimens that will encourage prevention and control of dental disease.
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