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The Modes of Dental Caries Prevention with Xylitol
Pediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
Received Date: June 24, 2020; Published Date: June 29, 2020
Abstract
The importance of dietary factors in the etiology of dental caries has been acknowledged, and the role of proper nutrition in improving the health of the population cannot be disputed [1]. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) acknowledges the benefits of sugar substitutes, particularly xylitol as caries preventive strategies on the oral health of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs. Thus, the AAPD has intended a policy about the use of xylitol-based products in caries prevention [2].
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