Cariogenic potential of milk and infant formulas: a systematic review

Aarthi, J.; Muthu, M S; Sujatha, S

doi:10.1007/s40368-013-0088-6

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“…Compared with sucrose, glucose, and fructose, milk sugar (lactose) causes a smaller plaque pH drop [20]. Therefore, most studies seemed to present milk as a beverage which was less cariogenic than other drinks (not an anti-cariogenic one) [20,25]. Nevertheless, there are studies confirming that milk products could prevent caries to some extent, attributing it to different characteristics of milk such as its fat and protein content [23,26,27].…”

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The association between beverage consumption pattern and dental problems in Iranian adolescents: a cross sectional study

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Background: With regard to the increasing consumption rates of unhealthy beverages among adolescents, the main purpose of the present study was to determine the association between beverage intake pattern and dental caries and tooth erosion in this age group. Methods: A total sample of 600 adolescents was recruited in this study using a multistage cluster random sampling method in the city of Kerman, in the southeast of Iran, in 2017. Then, the Decayed, Missed and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and the Tooth Wear Index (TWI) were registered for each participant. A Beverage Frequency Questionnaire was also employed to estimate typical beverage intake frequency. Correspondingly, negative binominal regression and logistic regression were performed to determine the independent variables associated with the DMFT index and the TWI. Results: The findings revealed that the highest consumed beverage in daily living was tea in both genders, followed by sweetened soft beverages, as well as milk and kefir/yogurt drink. The results of the DMFT index were also significantly different in participants that had never consumed milk compared with those who had used milk on a daily basis. Moreover, the DMFT index in participants who had never consumed sweetened soft beverages was 39%, less than those who had had a daily intake of such beverages. Also, the chance of tooth erosion for participants who had never used sweetened soft beverages was 94%, lower than that in daily consumers. Conclusions: The results of this study revealed that adolescents had an unhealthy beverage intake pattern. Furthermore, milk consumption was beneficial to dental caries, whereas use of soft drinks associated with more dental caries and tooth erosion.

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“…On the contrary, the available evidence in the literature discussing the cariogenicity of breast milk is weak and lacks consistency, whereas the cariogenicity of milk formulas varies across studies. 28,29 The best accessible data show that low level of caries in nations is associated with sugar utilization between 40 and 55 gm per person in 1 day. 30 The connection among proper diet and dental caries has turned out to be weaker in contemporary society and this has been credited to the broad utilization of fluoride.…”

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Early Childhood Caries: A Review

Alazmah¹

2017

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Aim: To review and update the current knowledge about early childhood caries (ECC) and its etiology, prevalence, risk factors, management, and preventive strategies. Background:Early childhood caries is a disease affecting significantly both well-developed and industrial nations. The ECC can significantly affect the child's quality of life, as it may lead to infection, swelling, pain, and other symptoms. The ECC affects children after eruption of primary teeth until age of around 5 years. Review results:The ECC affects all parts of the tooth including the smooth surface. Upper anterior teeth and primary molars are usually affected. The lower anterior teeth are less likely affected. The risk factors for ECC are diet, bacteria, and host susceptibility. The additional factors, such as presence of enamel defect and the feeding practices also contribute to the initiation and progress of ECC. Conclusion:Dentists must focus on utilizing existing techniques to distinguish indications of right on time and propelled caries and give guidance on the best way to counteract and control caries in children. Approaches should be directed to preventive caries control strategies among children.Clinical significance: Preventing and controlling the development of ECC among children is important to maintain effective eating, speech development, and formation of a positive self-image.

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“…Milk is an essential commodity in every Indian household, and if confirmed it can be a very promising public health intervention because of three As: affordability, ease of availability, and huge scope of acceptability. Its benefits can be attributed to the low content lactose for non-cariogenic and protective properties, limiting cariogenic potential and the high casein, calcium, and phosphate content that resists demineralization and aids remineralization of enamel and dentin [15].…”

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Comparative Efficacy of Cow Milk, KNO3, and Warm Saline Rinses in Treating Dentin Hypersensitivity Following Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Marya¹,

Jain²,

Nagpal³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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Aim: This study aimed to assess the desensitizing efficacy of commercially available cow milk compared to potassium nitrate (KNO 3 ) mouthwash and warm saline rinses after nonsurgical periodontal treatment. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in the Department of Public Health Dentistry of a dental college from August 21, 2018 to September 10, 2018. A total of 75 patients who reported hypersensitivity after scaling and root planing (SRP) were recruited and randomly assigned into three groups: cow milk (I), KNO 3 mouthwash (II), and warm saline rinses (III). Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) was assessed at six time points using the verbal rating scale (VRS) for thermal stimuli and visual analog scale (VAS) for air blast and thermal stimuli. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Mean reduction in DH in each group was measured using non-parametric tests. Results: Patients in all the three groups were found to be comparable with respect to baseline characteristics. Mean reduction in VRS and VAS scores for DH in milk and KNO 3 mouthwash was found to be significantly high as compared to warm saline rinses group. Conclusion: From the results, cow milk was found to be equivalent in efficacy as compared with KNO 3 mouthwash but superior to warm saline rinses in treating DH post-SRP.

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Cariogenic potential of milk and infant formulas: a systematic review

Abstract: The evidence suggests that cow's milk and human milk are less cariogenic than sucrose, with cow's milk being the least cariogenic. The cariogenic potential of infant formulas varied across the studies, with some being as cariogenic as sucrose.

Cited by 16 publications

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The association between beverage consumption pattern and dental problems in Iranian adolescents: a cross sectional study

The association between beverage consumption pattern and dental problems in Iranian adolescents: a cross sectional study

Early Childhood Caries: A Review

Comparative Efficacy of Cow Milk, KNO3, and Warm Saline Rinses in Treating Dentin Hypersensitivity Following Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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