I recently came across this article

Can "Keep 32" chemical keep you cavity-free? - CBS

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/10/cavity-proof-teeth-keep-32-molecule-kills-bacteria_n_1662267.html

"The molecule targets Streptococcus Mutans, the bacteria that turns
sugar into the lactic acid that affects tooth enamel and can lead to
decay"

but was disappointed by the "pending" status. I wanted proven things that are available today. So, the search began.



I decided to look in to other methods of preventing or healing
cavities(caries) by killing this bacteria and found this wonderful
review of new oral care products. Latest developments in non-fluoridated remineralizing technologies. May 2012



1.Trident Xtra-care Sugar-free gum

RECALDENT (Complex of casein phosphopeptides-amorphous
calcium phosphate ) "It can be incorporated into the pellicle in
exchange for albumin, and thus inhibits the adherence of Streptrococcus
mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus, causing both neutralization and
enhancement of remineralization"

Xylitol has also been shown helpful "The use of xylitol
chewing gum by mother and chewable tablets by children, showed
significant reduction of MS (mutans streptococcus) count, plaque score
as well as caries experience.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22327761



2.Dr. Collins - Restore Toothpaste (contains SLS) or Burt's Bees Natural Tooth paste (available with or without fluoride, SLS free)
Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate

"Novamin adheres to exposed dentin surface and forms a
mineralized layer that is mechanically strong and resistant to acid.
There is continuous release of calcium over time, which maintains the
protective effects on dentin"
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21207916?dopt=Abstract





3.Dr. John's Herbal Lollipops - 20 pcs. (I haven't personally bought anything from this website)

Glycyrrhizol A "effectively kills cariogenic bacteria like
Streptococcus mutans. Further studies showed that these sugar-free
lollipops are safe and their antimicrobial activity is stable. Two pilot
human studies indicate that a brief application of these lollipops
(twice a day for ten days) led to a marked reduction of cariogenic
bacteria in oral cavity among most human subjects tested.



Also interesting about diet and dental diseases : http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2009/03/reversing-tooth-decay.html

The science- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21034880 n-3 fatty acids and periodontitis in US adults.

But, I'm not quite sure how to process the information in here in to
daily life... avoid grains, eat grass-fed butter and aside from that,
perhaps taking supplements like Green Pasture Blue Ice Royal Butter Oil/Fermented Cod Liver Oil Blend which seem a little expensive to my taste...



So those are the conclusions for today...

Strange, ain't it??