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Gummy Bears That Fight Plaque

February 8th, 2009 by foleyjt · No Comments · Biology

Smart people have incorporated a tooth-protecting sugar substitute called xylitol into gummy bears. Xylitol reduces the harmful bacteria that builds up on your teeth. In studies, children that ate just twelve gummy bears a day for several weeks significantly lowered the amount of harmful bacteria on their teeth. To read the full article click here.

This is a great development that has been made. Tooth decay is a very common disease in the world that many people suffer from. With these gummy bears, people can enjoy food and help protect their teeth.

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