Oral health
Supplements studied for oral health.
Overview
Xylitol (DEX Score 76; high effect size, high evidence, medium trust) has high-strength evidence for oral health, with chewing gum, candies, lozenges, and toothpaste containing 1–20 grams daily modestly reducing cavities by lowering harmful mouth bacteria. Aloe (DEX Score 68; medium effect size, high evidence, high trust), Coconut Oil (DEX Score 68; medium effect size, high evidence, high trust), and Vitamin D (DEX Score 68; medium effect size, high evidence, high trust) have medium-strength but variable evidence for gum inflammation, plaque, or cavity prevention in specific populations.
Iodine (DEX Score 64; medium effect size, medium evidence, high trust) rinses during deep cleaning may modestly improve gum pocket depth after several months. The heatmap and evidence reviews below compare products and outcomes.
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