Just a couple of days ago we informed you about a new study claiming that sugar-free lollipops containing licorice root extract reduce tooth decay causing bacteria. Bacterias such as streptococcus mutans (or S. mutans,) which is considered to be the primary culprit in tooth decay.
We now have a bit more information to add, Martin Curzon, Editor in Chief, European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said that "The use of the licorice root lollipops is an ideal approach as it will stop the transfer and implantation of the bacteria that cause dental decay from mothers to their infants and toddlers. It also has the merit of being a low cost, high impact public dental health measure."
