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How xylitol-containing products affect cariogenic bacteria.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) - 1 Apr 2002
Roberts Marilyn C, Riedy Christine A, Coldwell Susan E, Nagahama Sonia, Judge Kathleen, Lam Malinda, Kaakko Tarja, Castillo Jorge L, Milgrom Peter
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The authors examined the effect of xylitol, a naturally occurring sweetener, on levels of Streptococcus mutans and S. sobrinus. They also investigated xylitol's mechanism of action. METHODS: The authors compared cariogenic bacteria levels before and after exposure to xylitol products in children and adults. In the first study, 187 children received xylitol-containing snacks in school for four weeks....
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