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Cochrane EvidencePublished 26 Mar 2015
Can xylitol used in products like sweets, candy, chewing gum and toothpaste help prevent tooth decay in children and adults?
Review question This review has been produced to assess whether or not xylitol, a natural sweetener used in products such as sweets, candy, chewing gum and toothpaste, can help prevent tooth decay in children and adults. Background Tooth decay is a common disease affecting up to 90% of children and most adults worldwide. It impacts on quality of ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 19 Jul 2004
Ozone therapy for the treatment of dental caries
There is no evidence that ozone therapy can reverse or stop tooth decay.Tooth decay can be painful, is expensive to treat and can lead to the loss of teeth. It has been suggested that treatment of a decayed tooth with ozone will stop or reverse the decay process. This review of trials found no sound evidence that ozone is capable of reversing or stopping ...
