Sugar-Free Polyol Gum/ Nonfluoride Varnishes Help Prevent Cavities
CHICAGO 9/12/11 – A multi-disciplinary expert panel, convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, issued a report containing clinical recommendations that sugar-free chewing gum, lozenges, 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. The full report is available on the ADA’s Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) website.
