Sucrose and dental caries: a review of the evidence

Anderson, Charles A.; Curzon, M.E.J.; Loveren, C. van; Tatsi, Chrysoula; Duggal, M. S.

doi:10.1111/j.1467-789x.2008.00564.x

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“…The frequency of the consumption of sugars seems to be more hazardous to dental health than the amount of sugars consumed [Anderson et al, 2009]. We did not find any association between the daily consumption of sweet snacks and caries in our pooled study group.…”

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Administration of Bifidobacteriumanimalis subsp. lactis BB-12 in Early Childhood: A Post-Trial Effect on Caries Occurrence at Four Years of Age

Taipale¹,

Pienihäkkinen

Alanen

et al. 2013

Caries Res

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Probiotic bifidobacteria are widely used in the prevention of childhood diseases. These bacteria are also associated with caries occurrence. The present secondary analysis in a low-caries population evaluated the effect of early administration of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 (BB-12) on caries occurrence and identified markers of dental decay in early childhood. In the original randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (NCT00638677, http://www.clinicaltrials.gov), infants (n = 106) received BB-12, xylitol or sorbitol tablets from the age of 1-2 months to 2 years with a slow-release pacifier or a spoon (daily dose of BB-12 10¹⁰ colony-forming units, polyol 200-600 mg). The present data were collected using clinical examinations and questionnaires at the age of 4 years. The occurrence of dental caries was assessed using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System. Oral hygiene status and mutans streptococci (MS) levels were also determined. No differences were detected between the study groups in the occurrence of enamel caries (p = 0.268) or obvious dentinal caries (p = 0.201). The occurrence of caries was associated with daily consumption of sweet drinks (p = 0.028), visible plaque observed (p = 0.002) and MS detected in the dental plaque (p = 0.002). Administration of BB-12 in infancy does not seem to increase or decrease the occurrence of caries by 4 years of age in a low-caries population.

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Administration of Bifidobacteriumanimalis subsp. lactis BB-12 in Early Childhood: A Post-Trial Effect on Caries Occurrence at Four Years of Age

Taipale¹,

Pienihäkkinen

Alanen

et al. 2013

Caries Res

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“…Understanding dental caries as a multifactorial disease, the biologic, social and behavioral factors appear to be frequently associated with dental caries, and have shown to be easier to understand when the risk factors for this disease are studied 27 . The relationship between sugar consumption and caries is much weaker in the modern era, due to the exposure to fluoride, than it used to be in pervious epochs.…”

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Association between preference for sweet foods and dental caries

Cagnani

Barros

Sousa

et al. 2014

RGO, Rev. Gaúch. Odontol.

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ObjectiveTo assess the relationship between caries prevalence and sugar preference in schoolchildren. Methods The sample has consisted of 96 schoolchildren of both genders and age ranging from 5 to 12, enrolled at the Maria Aparecida de Jesus Segura in which the sugar concentration varied from 0 to 40g/liter. The association between the variables, DMFT and dmft was dichotomized into DMFT=0 and DMFT≥1; dmft=0 e dmft ≥1 and the sugar preference as low (A, B, C, D) and high (E). Results There was no significant association between the genders as regards preference for sugar in the solutions (Fisher Exact Test, p= 0.2150), and as regards the DMFT (Chi-Square Test, p=0.2789). In both caries history situations, the majority of the children preferred a high sugar concentration (Chi-Square Test, p=0.2463). ConclusionThere were no association between history of caries and preference of sugar. There no was association between gender and preference for sugar.Indexing terms: Dental caries. Epidemiology. Food preferences. Sucrose. RESUMO ObjetivoAvaliar a relação entre prevalência de cárie e preferência por açúcar em escolares. MétodosA amostra foi de 96 escolares, de ambos os gêneros e faixa etária de 5 a 12 anos de idade, matriculados na Escola Municipal Maria Aparecida de Jesus Segura do assentamento rural II de Sumaré, São Paulo. Os critérios de inclusão foram escolares matriculados com autorização para a pesquisa do responsável, cooperativos e que não apresentavam aparelho ortodôntico fixo, dificuldade de abertura bucal ou não restrição ao consumo de açúcar. A história de cárie foi realizada por examinadores calibrados (Kappa= 0,85) segundo a Organização Mundial de Saúde. A preferência por açúcar foi verificada pelo teste Sweet Preference Inventory modificado. Cada escolar provou 5 soluções de suco de uva, cuja concentração de açúcar variou de 0 a 40g/litro. A associação entre as variáveis, os índices CPOD e ceod foram dicotomizados em CPO=0 e CPO≥1; ceod=0 e ceod ≥1 e a preferência por açúcar em baixa (A, B, C, D) e alta (E). ResultadosNão houve associação significante entre os gêneros em relação à preferência por açúcar nas soluções de suco (Teste Exato de Fischer, p= 0,2150), e em relação ao CPO-D (teste Qui-quadrado, p=0,2789). Para ambas as situações de história de cárie, a preferência da maioria das crianças foi por alta concentração de açúcar (teste Qui-quadrado, p=0,2463). ConclusãoNão foi verificada a associação entre a história de cárie e preferência por açúcar. Não houve associação entre gênero e a preferência por açúcar.Termos de indexação: Cárie dentária. Epidemiologia. Preferências alimentares. Sacarose.

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“…Free sugars consumption has been a major issue in public health, primarily because of the possible role of foods high in free sugars in displacing intakes of nutrient-rich foods and thus diluting micronutrients in the diet (1)(2)(3) , the linkage between sugars and dental caries development (4) and the possible contribution of excessive free sugars intake to the obesity (OB) epidemic (2,5) . Especially for children and adolescents, ensuring nutrient-dense diets is critical for optimal growth and early prevention of several chronic diseases.…”

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Food sources of free sugars in children’s diet and identification of lifestyle patterns associated with free sugars intake: the GRECO (Greek Childhood Obesity) study

Farajian

Risvas

Panagiotakos

et al. 2015

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: Excessive free sugars consumption has a possible role in health issues, diet quality and obesity development. The present cross-sectional study aimed to identify the major food sources of free sugars in Greek children's diet and investigate possible associations of dietary patterns with free sugars intake. Design: Anthropometric measurements and information on dietary and physical activity habits were obtained. Energy and free sugars intake coming from foods were estimated and principal components analysis was applied to identify dietary patterns. Setting: The GRECO (Greek Childhood Obesity) study. Subjects: Nationwide sample of 3089 children (aged 10-12 years). Results: Adopting WHO criteria, 44·2 % of participants were categorized as having free sugars intake above 10 % of total energy intake. Mean contribution of free sugars to energy intake was 11·2 %, and the major food sources of free sugars differed from those of other childhood populations. Free sugars intake was not associated with overweight/obesity. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that two lifestyle and dietary patterns, characterized by higher consumption of sweets, fast foods, fries, sugared drinks, frequently ordering/eating outside home and having meals in front of a screen (pattern 1) and higher consumption of whole fruits, 100 % fruit juices, vegetables, legumes and honey/jam (pattern 2), were positively associated with free sugars intake. Conclusions: A large proportion of children exceeded the recommended cut-off and free sugars intake was associated with lifestyle patterns rather than single foods. Public health programmes aiming to reduce free sugars consumption should be tailored on promoting the correct dietary habits of specific childhood populations.

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Sucrose and dental caries: a review of the evidence

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Administration of <b><i>Bifidobacterium</i></b><b><i>animalis</i></b> subsp. <b><i>lactis</i></b> BB-12 in Early Childhood: A Post-Trial Effect on Caries Occurrence at Four Years of Age

Administration of <b><i>Bifidobacterium</i></b><b><i>animalis</i></b> subsp. <b><i>lactis</i></b> BB-12 in Early Childhood: A Post-Trial Effect on Caries Occurrence at Four Years of Age

Association between preference for sweet foods and dental caries

Food sources of free sugars in children’s diet and identification of lifestyle patterns associated with free sugars intake: the GRECO (Greek Childhood Obesity) study

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