Could a simple chewing gum stop Kids' cavities?

NCT ID NCT04420780

Summary

This study was designed to see if chewing gum containing a natural sweetener called xylitol could prevent new cavities in children. It planned to involve schoolchildren aged 5-14 in Ladakh, India, who would chew the gum several times a day during the school year. The goal was to compare two different strengths of xylitol gum to see which was better at reducing tooth decay.

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Locations

  • Moscou University

    Moscow, Russia

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