At first glance, a claim that a sweetener derived from the bark of birch trees can prevent cavity formation might seem far-fetched. It can't be true, some might reason. Sugar causes cavities. Not only ...

Squirting the sugar substitute xylitol on infants' teeth could help prevent tooth decay, a disease that afflicts an estimated 28 percent of U.S. children ages 2 to 5, according to a new study. Severe ...

Xlear has introduced Spry White, a two-stage teeth-whitening kit that incorporates proprietary, xylitol-based technologies. Spry White uses Perogel and patented Viocin whitening technology to whiten ...

FARGO - At my daughter's last dentist appointment, the hygienist gave her a xylitol sucker, noting that these sweet treats could help prevent cavities. Considering the large dental bill she gave me, I ...

FARGO - At my daughter's last dentist appointment, the hygienist gave her a xylitol sucker, noting that these sweet treats could help prevent cavities. Considering the large dental bill she gave me, I ...

While the benefits of sugar-free gum for caries prevention have been well documented in the literature, a new study has found that sugar-free chewing gum used as an adjunct to tooth brushing may ...

The panel concluded that despite some studies demonstrating evidence limitations, ie not being fully randomised for practical reasons, the higher number of studies, subjects and observation years ...