The objectives are as follows: To evaluate the effects of xylitol (consumed by mothers) at reducing tooth decay in their children compared with alternative treatments (e.g. chlorhexidine, fluoride varnish, placebo, or no treatment). To assess 1 above (caries reduction in populations) at ...
The bacteria responsible for tooth decay are most often transmitted from mother to child in the first years of life. Mothers with high levels of this bacteria in their saliva are more likely to transmit the disease to their children by sharing a utensil, kissing or sharing saliva in any ...
Temporary or not, baby teeth should be given the care they deserve! See inside to learn how to recognize and prevent tooth decay and cavities in children.
Compositions for preventing tooth decayA tooth-decay preventing composition containing hydroxy-apatite and a fluoride, wherein at least one of the hydroxy-apatite and/or fluoride is microencapsulated or coated.doi:doi:CA1339086 CSakuma, Shuji
As part of a regular program of oral hygiene, mouth rinses can be effective at reducing plaque, controlling bad breath, and helping to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
[Solution] A powder for preventing tooth decay in the mouth, said powder comprising saliva streptococci in a viable state and at least being free from any bactericidal component or abrasive component, wherein the saliva streptococci in a viable state are contained in a granular powder comprising ...
When reported, no differential compliance was observed and unwanted effects such as soft tissue damage and tooth staining were minimal. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: This review confirms the benefits of using fluoride toothpaste in preventing caries in children and adolescents when compared to placebo, but ...
Teach your child to drink from a cup rather than a bottle by about six months. Children should be weaned from the bottle by about one year old. Bring your child to a pediatric dentist after the first tooth erupts and. Your dentist can warn you of any potential problems with your child'...
I applaud Drs. Lewis and Stout for their study and conclusions. As an urban family physician in Massachusetts, I am confronted with children in pain from untreated tooth decay on a daily basis. Although the investigators found that Massachusetts has the lowest incidence of toothache, a state stu...
in the very young infant. In a newborn baby exposed to a pathogenic agent, the immune system becomes oriented to the defensive method: it is the T lymphocytes, producers of interleukine 2 and gamma interferon, which are activated first and will stay. These children will have less allergic ...