This two-year study investigated whether chewing sugar-free gum reduced the development of dental caries in schoolchildren. The children were split into two groups: the gum group, who were instructed to chew sugar-free gum for 20 minutes after eating, three times daily; and the control group, who were not provided with chewing gum. The study showed that chewing gum after meals significantly reduced the incidence of dental caries.

This study was conducted to determine the effect of chewing sugar-free gum on the incidence of dental caries in children. The children were put either into a control group or into a chewing gum group. Those in the gum group had to chew sugar-free gum for 20 minutes after each meal. The study concluded that chewing sugar-free gum after meals greatly reduces the incidence of dental caries.

This review analyses the factors that have to be considered when developing low calorie sweeteners to replace sugar in the diet, for the benefit of dental health. It explains that the choice of low calorie sweeteners with improved characteristics is expanding, with particular attention being paid to calorie control, dental health improvement and developing an appealing range of foods and drinks.