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This molecule, DIM, supposedly breaks up the biofilms of S. mutans. But there are other substances known to break up biofilms, including xylitol. There's been
by ravenstine 3y ago
This molecule, DIM, supposedly breaks up the biofilms of S. mutans. But there are other substances known to break up biofilms, including xylitol. There's been research around this, and it suggests that it can work but only under the condition that sucrose (and possibly other sugars) not be present.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32932149/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32932149/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342535934_Xylitol_and_erythritol_inhibit_real-time_biofilm_formation_of_Streptococcus_mutans https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342535934_Xylitol_a...
- klipt 3y agoWe already have a reliable way to break up biofilm, it's called brushing ... unfortunately you have to repeat the process twice daily.
- Mayzie 3y agoReally only needs to be done once daily. Twice daily is recommended because people tend to not brush their teeth properly and miss things. Doing it twice tends to hit the areas missed in the first pass.