Probiotics to chew on? Friendly bacteria gum fights tooth decay
Probiotics to chew on? Friendly bacteria gum fights tooth decay
Scientists at German chemical company BASF have developed a gum that contains probiotics -- or "friendly bacteria" -- which they say can help prevent tooth decay by preventing harmful bacteria from adhering to teeth.
The Lactobacillus anti-caries in the chewing gum reduce concentrations of Streptococcus mutans by causing them to clump, which prevents them from sticking to teeth.
"The effectiveness has been demonstrated and the first oral hygiene products containing probiotic lactobacilli are scheduled to appear in 2007," said Dr. Andreas Reindl of BASF.
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Scientists at German chemical company BASF have developed a gum that contains probiotics -- or "friendly bacteria" -- which they say can help prevent tooth decay by preventing harmful bacteria from adhering to teeth.
The Lactobacillus anti-caries in the chewing gum reduce concentrations of Streptococcus mutans by causing them to clump, which prevents them from sticking to teeth.
"The effectiveness has been demonstrated and the first oral hygiene products containing probiotic lactobacilli are scheduled to appear in 2007," said Dr. Andreas Reindl of BASF.
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