Healthy Nutrition: Cavity Fighting Lollipops Are Here!

By Joseph R. Simaie, D.D.S.

After years of research and experiments, the arrival of a new herbal lollipop that actually kills the bacteria that causes cavities, was announced in early 2008. The idea behind the lollipop is due to the dedication of UCLA microbiologist Wenyuan Shi, who tested 2000 Chinese herbs to find the one that kills the bad bacteria found in the mouth.¹

Of the 700 kinds of bacteria in the mouth, there are a dozen that cause cavities. Shi performed 50,000 experiments before discovering that an extract of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as licorice, was the most effective in fighting cavities.

The lollipops, called Dr. John's Herbal Lollipops (www.drjohn.com), can be given to children, the elderly, and everyone in between who has a moderate to high rate of developing tooth decay. The lollipop should be allowed to dissolve slowly in the mouth for at least five minutes (that's how long it takes to kill the cavity-causing bacteria).

For children, the frequency of using these lollipops depends on the child's rate of developing tooth decay. Children who are prone to tooth decay should have one lollipop every 3 months, and children with a moderate rate of decay, should have one every 6 months.

The future of dental care is looking sweet. Ed.

Reference

1. Dental Tribune, July 2008.

[Ed. Note: Dr. Joseph R. Simaie is an Implant, Cosmetic, and Restorative dentist in Beverly Hills, CA. In addition to restoring smiles, his office is on the forefront of practicing preventive dentistry. Dr. Simaie is an assistant clinical professor at USC School of Dentistry. He is also a clinical evaluator for a major dental manufacturer and serves on the boards of several dental organizations.]
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This article appears courtesy of Early to Rise’s Total Health Breakthroughs [Issue 09-09-08] which offers alternative solutions for mind, body and soul.