Topical oral syrup prevents early childhood caries

Sunday, July 6, 2008 - 16:21 in Health & Medicine

Dental researchers at the University of Washington have reported a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers who were treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener. read more

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