It is well established that removing sucrose from the diet results in significant reduction of dental caries.Although the total elimination of sweets permanently is unrealistic,the best advice includes consuming sugar in moderation and limiting the frequency of sugar exposure.

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The first statement is false; the second is true.For many years,sucrose,the most frequently consumed form of sugar,has been incorrectly considered the "arch villain" in dental caries formation.Although sucrose and other carbohydrates have unusual biochemical properties that promote bacterial growth,most experts recognize that carbohydrates provide energy required for optimal nutrition.Consequently,the American Dental Association joins other experts in recommending strategies for moderating and limiting the consumption of all sugars.An example is the American Dental Association's recommendation to replace sucrose containing cough drops and breath mints with products containing noncariogenic sweeteners,preferably xylitol.

It Is Well Established That Removing Sucrose from the Diet