doi:10.1038/sj.ebd.6400154ChestnuttIvorEvidence-Based DentistryChestnutt, I. 2003. Does chewing xylitol gum result in suppression of mutans streptococci? Evidence-Based Dentistry, 4(1):8.
Chew sugar-free gum Limit your caffeine intake Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol Stop all tobacco use Stay hydrated Try over-the-counter saliva substitutes containing xylitol Try a mouthwash designed for dry mouth Avoid using over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants as they could worsen...
An adaptation of dental plaque to sorbitol thus occurred in spite of the presence of xylitol in the chewing gum. The concentration of acetic acid predominated over other acids in both the control and test plaques. The proportions of acids expressed in percentage of total acids differed only ...
An adaptation of dental plaque to sorbitol thus occurred in spite of the presence of xylitol in the chewing gum. The concentration of acetic acid predominated over other acids in both the control and test plaques. The proportions of acids expressed in percentage of total acids differed only ...
Thus, long-term use of xylitol/ sorbitol-containing chewing gum did not eliminate the adaptation of dental plaque to sorbitol.AssevDepartment of Oral BiologySynnøveDepartment of Oral BiologyRöllaDepartment of Oral BiologyGunnarDepartment of Oral Biology...