Every Kid’s Dream Come True: Candy That Fights Tooth Decay

February 10th, 2008 | Julie Frey | posted in Dental Products, Science | tags: , , | No Comments »

New Lollipops Include Bacteria-Fighting Ingredient

Lollipops can fight tooth decayLed by microbiologist Wenyuan Shi, a team at the UCLA School of Dentistry has developed a lollipop that fights tooth decay. Their sugar-free treats include an ingredient (naturally found in licorice) that kills Streptococcus mutans, the bacterium most responsible for causing tooth decay.

The technology has already been licensed to a US manufacturer. The orange lollipops, sold as Dr. John’s Herbal Candy, are now available for purchase.

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