Other fortifying agents – What agents, besides fluoride, strengthen enamel and stop the caries process?
A. 1 – Xylitol: A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in products aimed to improve oral health. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes the benefits of xylitol on the oral health of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs. Xylitol is available in toothpastes, chewing gum, mints and oral baby wipes (Spiffies TM). Wipes can be used to cleanse babies’ mouths after feeding to establish an oral hygiene routine. Xylitol reduces plaque formation and is antimicrobial. (reference 22) 2 – CPP-ACP (casein phosphopeptide and amorphous calcium phosphate) in MI paste TM : A milk protein that allows calcium and phosphate to be available in the mouth. This allows the tooth surfaces to use these substances to chemically repair surface damage of the enamel. The product is flavored and very simple to apply. 3 – Chlorhexidene Antibacterial Rinse: Reduces cavity-causing bacteria in plaque and controls bacteria that causes gum disease or gingivitis and
