Sugar-free polyol gum, lozenges, hard candy: Nonfluoride varnishes help prevent cavities, study finds
Monday, September 12, 2011 - 17:30
in Health & Medicine
A multi-disciplinary expert panel, convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs, issued a report this month containing clinical recommendations that sugar-free chewing gum, lozenges and hard candy including xylitol or polyol combinations, and a prescription varnish with chlorhexidine and thymol could be beneficial in preventing cavities when used as adjuncts to a comprehensive cavity prevention program which includes the use of fluoride-containing products.