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Sweeteners and dental health

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Handbook of Sweeteners

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During the last decade the prevalence of dental caries in children, teenagers and young adults has declined substantially in most industrialised countries. This has led to an increasing proportion of caries-free individuals and to improved dental health. However, recent epidemiological data show that caries continues to be a problem in adult populations, where about 10–15% may still be considered at high risk of caries.

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